One presidential candidate makes scathing remarks about an opponent. Then his (or her) opponent returns with something even more inflammatory. Are we talking 2016 or 1776? The answer may surprise you.
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Becoming Thomas Jefferson: My Journey Up Tom’s Mountain
I had my first Jefferson dream about two months ago. I was sitting, writing, at a cherry desk. The room was dim and I couldn’t see the entire space, but I could feel that it was small. On one dark wall was a bookshelf. A rug was on the wide planked floor. And in the corner of the room, eyes fixed on the pages of a book, was a boy. He was sitting with one leg under him and the other bent at his chest, absent-mindedly gnawing on his finger while the bulk of his attention was absorbed by whatever words were on the pages.
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Snapchat Face-Swap Kit: Founding Fathers Edition
Snapchat’s latest update allows users to face-swap with a photo from their device’s camera roll. Over the past week that’s produced a deluge of swaps with television and film star faces… but why not historical figures? And why not learn something new at the same time? Behold! Your newest Snapchat face-swap kit + reading material!…
The Flowering and Forgotten Citizens of Williamsburg
It is one of the greatest selling points of The Revolutionary City. Along a single-mile stretch of road, guests can lose themselves amidst the sights, smells, wisdom, and action of an historic 18th-century capital, come to life.
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Our Founders and the Women Who Made Them
You may have heard the saying “Behind every great man, is a woman rolling her eyes.” There are dozens of other versions of this quote, and we all know that men (successful or not!) did not arrive to that point on their own—someone gave birth to them.
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Campaign Recap: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at George Washington’s Visit to Iowa
General George Washington has completed his first leg of his campaign tour of two early primary states. Accompanying the general out on the campaign trail has been a whirlwind to say the least.
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George Washington Hits the 2016 Campaign Trail
You heard that right. The Father of our Nation, the American Cincinnatus, His Excellency, George Washington is packing up and heading out to visit two key primary states—Iowa and New Hampshire.…
Guest Blog: A Rare Backstage Pass into the Mind of a Founder
Have you ever wondered what goes into bringing our characters to life here in the Revolutionary City? Unlike the characters from our favorite television shows or movies, the interpreters here in Williamsburg are charged with the lofty task of taking living, breathing people of the past and presenting them not only in fun and engaging ways but also with the highest degree of truth and integrity possible (and often with little to no scripts!)….
What Would a Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson Look Like Today?
Thomas Jefferson and his contemporaries lived in a very different world. But is there something recognizable in everyday routines, no matter the century? How might he live today?…
Mythbusting: 5 Common Misconceptions About Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson is rightly revered for his contributions to the founding of the United States. He was a complex man of his time, with wide-ranging talents and interests—and many of the same flaws as his contemporaries….