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Thomas Jefferson's Bible & Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello at the Smithsonian
Thomas Jefferson
April 3, 2012
The National Museum of American History (NMAH) has two exhibits that focus on Thomas Jefferson and to paraphrase a quote from another complicated U...
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The Danbury Baptists and Religious Freedom
separation of church and state
October 3, 2011
In 1801 three men representing the Danbury (Connecticut) Baptist Association wrote Thomas Jefferson, the new president of the United States, about...
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Lessons of the Fourth
# July 4th
July 4, 2011
Independence Day, John Adams wrote, “will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be...
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Paris a la Thomas Jefferson offered in new July walking tour
Thomas Jefferson Paris walking tour
June 28, 2011
When in Paris, do as Thomas Jefferson did, in “A Walk with Thomas Jefferson”tour beginning July 1 --for only 5 Euros ($7 and change)...
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Our Secular Origins
U.S. and Christianity
May 5, 2011
The name David Barton may not mean anything to you, but it should. According to The New York Times, several conservative presidential aspirants...
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A White House Open House
White House
March 2, 2011
When Thomas Jefferson entered the White House in 1801 he began the tradition of holding an open house in the White House following his inauguration...
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Make a Visit to Monticello
Monticello
February 17, 2011
If you are looking for more of a weekend getaway than Mount Vernon, continue on our theme of Presidential homes and head down to Monticellofor the...
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
January 6, 2011
This week marks the anniversary of George Washington's election as the first president of the United States on January 7th 1789. During his...
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Exploring Revolutionary Richmond, VA
Richmond
January 5, 2011
Historically speaking, Richmond is generally remembered for its role in the Civil War. However, 230 years ago today, during the Revolutionary War,...
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Incorporated Georgetown
Historical Georgetown
September 21, 2010
Georgetown, now an incorporated body must find a way to manage its affairs. They decided to name Robert Peter its first mayor in 1790. Mr. Peter...
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