Thomas Jefferson And...
Learn more about different facets of Thomas Jefferson’s life, achievements, and pursuits.
The Presidency
Two terms, a lasting legacy, and a "splendid misery."
Religious Freedom
For Jefferson, whose unorthodox religious views were a matter of heated discussion, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was one of his greatest achievements.
Lifelong Learning
Student, scholar, advisor - Jefferson’s educational pursuits covered a broad range of topics and roles throughout his lifetime.
Architecture
Explore Jefferson's sources of inspiration and his designs for some of the most iconic buildings in America.
Technology
Jefferson is often thought of as an inventor, but was he?
Washington's Cabinet
Drawing on his experience as Commander of the Continental Army, Washington created the President's first Cabinet with a team of advisors who turned out to be bitter rivals, including Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.
The Adams Family
Meet the family of Jefferson's frenemies - John Adams, Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams - who played a key role in America's early years.
Food
From Madeira wine to French desserts, fine cuisine was always on Jefferson's menu.
Slavery
Thomas Jefferson wrote that “all men are created equal,” and yet enslaved more than 600 people over the course of his life.
France
Jefferson’s eventful five years as the United States' Minister to France revolutionized his thinking in virtually all aspects of his life.
The Vice Presidency
A divided government, a falling out with a fellow Founder, foreign intrigue, and the creation of an influential manual of parliamentary procedure were hallmarks of Jefferson's term as Vice President from 1797-1801.