“Jefferson survives”! Not true at the time, John Adams, and not true today. Visit one of the most notable Presidents, Thomas Jefferson, with a classic burial site on his iconic estate. Travel back to Monticello and Thomas Jefferson’s post-Presidency, death, burial site, and legacy!
Make sure to listen to Thomas Jefferson’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Thomas Jefferson and Shadwell” for his birthplace!
Monticello cemetery fenceWaysign next to Cemetery with the obelisk Thomas Jefferson graveThomas Jefferson obeliskMarkers for Jefferson’s daughter and wife at the baseDabney Carr’s graveText from the obeliskFrom beyond the fenceThomas Jefferson gravesite
From My Summer 2021 Visit!
Thomas Jefferson obelisk in Monticello cemeteryThomas Jefferson obeliskGrave and gateFrom the frontMartha Jefferson at the baseLayout of the cemetery
Postcards of Thomas Jefferson’s Grave
Thomas Jefferson’s wishes for his grave
Original Marker at University of Missouri
Original Jefferson Obelisk without tabletJefferson Obelisk at University of Missouri, with replica tablet and protective case
"There is but one reliance." Martin Van Buren, our 8th President was a career politician, living and breathing politics to the very end. Hear about the end of his Presidency, his life after the office, his death, burial, and commemorations!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2024/05/07/season-3-episode-8-martin-van-burens-tomb/ Season 1's Martin Van Buren Episode-"Martin Van Buren and Kinderhook"Season 2's Martin Van Buren Episode-"Martin Van Buren and Lindenwald"Support the Show.Visit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
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