WASHINGTON, DC.- Declaration of Independence: The Stone Copy presents one of only 31 existing copies of the “Stone” facsimile of the historic document in the American galleries of the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, May 28 thr…
National Museum of American History Embarks on Conservation of Jefferson’s Bible
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is currently performing a specialized conservation treatment to ensure the long-term preservation of Thomas Jefferson’s bible, a small handmade book that provides an inti…
Dozens of Thomas Jefferson’s Books Found at Washington University in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP).- Dozens of Thomas Jefferson’s books, some including handwritten notes from the nation’s third president, have been found in the rare books collection at Washington University in St. Louis. Now, historians are poring through the 69 newly…
James Madison Chess Pieces Unearthed at Virginia Estate
ORANGE, VA (AP).- Archaeologists at James Madison’s country estate say they’ve unearthed fragments of a chess set they think Madison likely used in matches against another former president, Thomas Jefferson. Archaeologists recently discovered fragments…
Jefferson’s Monticello Makes Ale Inspired by Past
By: Zinie Chen Sampson, Associated Press
RICHMOND, VA (AP) Thomas Jefferson is renowned for his many interests, including architecture, horticulture and inventing gadgets. Among the third president’s lesser-known pursuits was making beer, and modern-…
The 2011 AIA Thomas Jefferson Award for Public-sector architects: James Binkley, FAIA
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected, James Binkley, FAIA, a federal agency leader and David Burney, FAIA, a New York City municipal department commissioner to receive the 2010 Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Arch…
Airport Design Architect Curtis Fentress Awarded Silver Medal by the American Institute of Architects
DENVER, CO.- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has honored Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, of Fentress Architects with the Silver Medal, the highest award for an architect in the Western Mountain Region. The Silver Medal “recognizes an indiv…
1790 Census to Highlight Bi-Coastal Fine Books and Manuscripts Auction in October
LOS ANGELES, CA.- On October 4th, the attention of collectors will be focused on Bonhams Fine Books & Manuscripts sale. Simulcast to New York, the Los Angeles based sale is comprised of fine and rare first edition books, maps, manuscripts, and epheme…
Historic Sites Go Beyond Glorifying Great Men
By: Zinie Chen Sampson, Associated Press Writer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (AP).- Thomas Jefferson’s clothes and linens didn’t get pressed on their own, and the meals for his lavish parties didn’t cook themselves. Now, Jefferson’s estate, Monticello, is expan…
Declaration of Independence on View at The New York Public Library
NEW YORK, NY.- One of The New York Public Library’s greatest treasures, a full-text version of the Declaration of Independence handwritten by Thomas Jefferson will be on view through July 31 at The New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarz…