What were Thomas Jefferson's interests?

If television existed in the 18th and 19th centuries, Thomas Jefferson could've earned a living starring in Dos Equis commercials. .... read more

Jefferson owned several mockingbirds, but it was an energetic male named “Dick” who stole his heart. According to witnesses, the friendly avian was often allowed to fly about the presidential cabinet, stopping now and again to perch on Jefferson's shoulder. read more

The man from Monticello had many hobbies and interests. 1. He enjoyed inventing and designing things. In fact, he invented a plow that cut deeper than normal ones (pictures below). read more

Thomas Jefferson and his Many Interests. Devised by Steve Cooke and Stuart Scott after a visit to Monticello in May 2002 while we were looking at bilingual schools and EAL provision in Virginia and Washington DC. read more