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Please join me today (Saturday 3 October), from 1–2pm, for a presentation on waterways in the United States during my lifetime. This theme is in conjunction with the Smithsonian's "Water - Ways" traveling exhibit. (Registration via the link in my bio) . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #rivers #potamology #limnology #science #water #history #maritime #foundingfather #American #18thcentury #reenactor #lookalike #virtual #theater #speaker https://www.instagram.com/p/CF4xw6pDpdp/?igshid=8fq14y6uj6oc

Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and I took reasonable precautions against the miasmatic vapors while preparing for our committee meeting to discuss the Declaration of Independence at the @city_tavern_philadelphia . . A moving record of our meeting was made. If you wish to view it, you can do so by means of the resources provided in my biography above. . . . Peyton Dixon is John Adams. Bill Robling is Benjamin Franklin . . . #ThomasJefferson #JohnAdams #BenFranklin #BenjaminFranklin #YourThomasJefferson #history #USA #foundingfathers #AmericanRevolution #Revolution #Revolutionarywar #patriotism #America #history #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #4thofJuly #Independence #IndependenceDay #wearamask😷 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHuvHMDTgx/?igshid=1ienh6keiup8e

A moment of levity during last year’s annual @americanhistoricaltheatre public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the @usnatarchives . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #AHTheatre #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #Americanhistory #revolutionarywar @archivesfdn https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJl0gBDRY6/?igshid=10qoepetku327

Herein, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and I join @americanhistoricaltheatre and @freedomsfoundation to suggest ways to time your #handwashing with an historical perspective on modern improvements in sanitary measures . . . Kim Hanley is not only Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but also the Executive Director of AHT. She made her own clothing as well as the waist coat and breeches that I am wearing . . . My shirt was made by Cobb Creek Merchants . . . #ThomasJefferson #ElizabethCadyStanton #YourThomasJefferson #AHTheatre #washyourhands #soap #history #reenactor #historical https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xw9opDfRD/?igshid=15u6h7km8fpw8

While conversing with @philaflowershow attendees today, I mentioned the fact that I grew rutabagas in my garden at @TJMonticello . In response, I was taught this jest by my delightful new friend. I do so hope that you enjoy it at least a fraction as much as I did. @SEPTA_SOCIAL . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson @jeffersonuniv #philadelphiaflowershow2020 #philadelphiaflowershow #history #foundingfather #foundinggardener @fashiondistrictphl #thedistrict #fashiondistrict #fashiondistrictphiladelphia (at Jefferson Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9X32Ypj4s1/?igshid=n7m33le3tgkp

12.27.1820: “This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it.” —to William Roscoe, written of The University of Virginia . . . This portrait of myself on The Grounds of my beloved University was rendered by my dear friend Elizabeth Marshall . . The clothing I am wearing herein was crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre . . . #AHTheatre #ThomasJefferson #publiceducation #education #highereducation #YourThomasJefferson #UVA @UVA #universityofvirginia https://www.instagram.com/p/B6mO3HqjLY3/?igshid=r0vr9vedbri

11.1.1793: On this day I arrived in Germantown, which had become the temporary seat of the government of the United States, in order to avoid the yellow fever that was decimating the population of Philadelphia. Germantown was overflowing with refugees from the epidemic . . This portrait was rendered in the Deshler-Morris House, sometimes called “The Germantown Whitehouse,” (at modern 5442 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia) part of @independencenps . For two weeks in 1793, President Washington lived in this house, which was where his cabinet met while Philadelphia was under quarantine for yellow fever. The General and his family did visit the house again the next year, but his cabinet did not accompany them . . . The clothing I am wearing in this portrait was crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #history #Germantown #Philadelphia #foundingfathers https://www.instagram.com/p/B4WP8AFjq4T/?igshid=867d7lbu8l0o

12.14.1790: Alexander #Hamilton submitted his proposal for the Bank of The United States. As indicated by his demeanor in the attached portrait, Secretary Hamilton clearly thought that his financial plan was obviously irrefutable. James Madison, myself, and numerous others did not agree . . @AmericanHistoricalTheatre is planning a public debate between Mr. Hamilton and myself, on this and other subjects, for Saturday 19 September 2020. Mr. Hamilton has graciously offered to host the debate at his home, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, in honor of Constitution Week. #AHTheatre is grateful to @theahasociety and the @nationalparkservice for their efforts to bring this conversation to the public . . Eben Kuhns is #AlexanderHamilton . The clothing he is wearing in this portrait was crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. This portrait was rendered during my AHT debate with Mr. Hamilton last October at @VirginiaHistory . . #theroomwhereithappens #foundingfathers #debate #NYC #FindYourPark #HamiltonGrangeNPS #HamiltonGrange #history #nonstop #UShistory #Americanhistory #Constitution #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #jefferson https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Ea1zvD58G/?igshid=s41npdllq8fo