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Tag: Thomas Jefferson
Mary Randolph Receipt Book Inspires Canning Peach Preserves
Peaches from Carter Mountain Orchard near Monticello inspired canning peach preserves, similar to a receipt by Mary Randolph, cousing of Thomas Jefferson.
Ancient Romans, Fireworks, and Gowns: Colonial Williamsburg
That evening we settled in front of the Governor’s Palace to await a special evening program in the refreshing cool of the evening.
Campeche Chair: Rome to Spain to Mexico to Thomas Jefferson
Recently I sent my mom a postcard of the Colonial Williamsburg Thomas Jefferson relaxing in a campeche chair on the porch at Poplar Forest.
Meeting Thomas Jefferson and King George III: Poplar Forest
Announcing to the world that King George III was a tyrant, Thomas Jefferson became a traitor to the British Crown.
Would the two ever meet on amicable terms?
My son acts as aide-de-camp for EFT: Colonial Williamsburg
While my son spent several minutes trying to get the perfect picture of the gorgeous cardinal, Thomas Jefferson joined us in bird watching!
Ancient Greeks amid President’s Day: Colonial Williamsburg
During President’s Day weekend we analyzed our Ancient Greek studies with those who established the framework of America’s representative government!
Nor’easter, audition, mistaken identity: Colonial Williamsburg
While waiting to enter, a guest said to me, “I wonder what the speaker behind you will talk about?” (referring to my son in costume)
Upholsterer Tour of Governor’s Palace: Colonial Williamsburg
The governor had his own upholsterer, who puts up and repairs wallpaper! Surprisingly, I learned that some of painted walls were actually wallpaper.
If Walls could talk at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
After Jefferson’s death, Poplar Forest fell into the hands of other families who made the octagonal-shaped private retreat more utilitarian.
