Just after the Fourth of July this year, I visited Virginia to attend Rare Book School. My mom and I saw Jefferson’s famed home, Monticello, and spent a week on the campus of his beloved University of Virginia. We finished the week at his retreat home, Poplar Forest. (Photos of these sites can be foundContinue reading “Finding Thomas Jefferson”
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Trip Photos – Poplar Forest
On July 13, I visited Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home. While Monticello was his primary residence, due to his fame, Jefferson realized the need for a home away from home. In many ways, the architecture resembles Jefferson’s earlier design for Monticello. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. DuringContinue reading “Trip Photos – Poplar Forest”
Trip Photos – University of Virginia
During the week of July 8, I attended a Rare Book School course at the University of Virginia. During the week, I took many photos of the campus. Some of the highlights are featured below. These photos were originally posted on my Archive of the Past social media page. During this same trip, I tookContinue reading “Trip Photos – University of Virginia”
Trip Photos – Monticello
On July 7, I visited Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. I took hundreds of photos, the best of which can be found below. I originally posted these on my Archive of the Past social media site. The starting point at Monticello is the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center. There is a theatre, exhibits, andContinue reading “Trip Photos – Monticello”
Andrew J. Bramlett 