Declaration of Independence – Classical Pursuits

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VIDEO – A Perfect Wave is Reported in Charlottesville

Written by Classical Pursuits on May 9, 2011 in Journal, On the Road with Ann, Travel Pursuits, Video 0 comments

In the afternoons, we embarked on private tours of historic Charlottesville; Monticello, the magnificent home on a hill he designed; the University of Virginia, founded and designed by Jefferson; Montpelier, the home of James Madison, author of the US Constitution, 4th President of the US, and friend and confidant of Jefferson. We also had a […]

Just WHO was Thomas Jefferson?

Written by Classical Pursuits on Dec 27, 2010 in Journal, Travel Pursuits 0 comments

I am frankly utterly confused about Thomas Jefferson and how we should regard him as a figure in American history. He drafted the Declaration of Independence. He was Governor of Virginia. He was the third President of the United States. He founded the University of Virginia. But as I have planned […]