George Mason, Gunston Hall, Virginia Declaration of Rights
Mason’s worldwide influence began in 1789 France, where Lafayette crafted a declaration of independence for his country that was on the precipice of revolution.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: 1689 English Bill of Rights
Virginia Capitol Tour with Burgesses: Colonial Williamsburg
On a tour of the 1776 capitol of Virginia, we learned the significance of similar language of our founding documents from a burgess.
Bill of Rights, Fencing, and Dancing: Colonial Williamsburg
On the anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the historical interpreters for Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson stepped out of character.
