When President John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the moment was rife with bizarre coincidences. Not only had the Founding ...

And in 1779, Virginia’s wartime governor, Thomas Jefferson, signed a proclamation declaring Thursday, Dec. 9, “a day of publick and solemn thanksgiving and prayer to Almighty God.” ...

The exhibit features artifacts from when George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had a presence in the former colony of Virginia, pre-dating the Revolutionary War.

Aside from being the United States' first secretary of state (under George Washington) and our third president, Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for his deep love of food, gardening, and the ...

The occasion coincided with Florida getting ready to celebrate 249 years of America, just ahead of the Fourth of July.

Millions of protesters have denounced President Donald Trump as a would-be autocrat and marched under the banner “No Kings.” ...

Thomas Jefferson 1801 – 1809. At a Glance Video Search Life Portrait Survey Result. Life Facts. Birth Date April 13, 1743; ... minister to France and secretary of state to George Washington.

Nearly 300 years since George Washington’s birth, ... In Alabama, the third Monday in February is officially recognized as George Washington & Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday.

For a fascinating historical experience when in Alexandria, Virginia, you can dine at one of George Washington's favorite restaurants, Gadsby's Tavern.

As long as we're talking about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, we have to be talking about their slaves, because any ideas they had about human freedom, and how it would flourish, and the ...