Articles about Thomas Jefferson

Founder's Dinner - 2-1-2008

[dl] MusicFounder's DinnerWhat do you get when three of our nation's greatestmen drink five bottles of wine? We're living in it. By Kristin Baird RattiniCharles Cera...

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...made best sellers out of hisprevious works, Thomas Jefferson’s Great Gamble and...

...Cerami’s newest book, Dinnerat Thomas Jefferson’s (Wiley, $26), to be more of a...

...But as for the three men —Republicans Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and their rival ,...

Try Like An Eagle - 9-1-2005

Donovan McNabb loves experimenting with new restaurants in his adopted hometown of Philadelphia. But he hasn't found anywhere that makes his mothers red beans and rice.

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...and strolling along Market Street, where Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence. ...

...Independence. McNabb found some time during Thomas Jefferson busy off-season (which included filming a guest...

Culture - 1-1-2003

BOOK IT TO BOSTON’S NEWEST LIBRARY Much more a museum than a bookworm’s stacks, Boston’s new MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY trumpets thought and spirituality. A three-story walk-through stained-glass globe — aka Mapparium — highlight...

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... on a Sunday when actors impersonate orators like Thomas Jefferson and Mahatma Gandhi. (888) 222-3711,...

The New-and-Improved Old Glory - 7-1-2009

What has it taken to bring back the majesty of the Star- Spangled Banner? Eight years, 19 conservators, and a whole lot of patience. But the result is a powerful reminder of our nation’s fight for independence.

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...two years’ and $85 million worth of renovation. Thomas Jefferson The museum acquired the famous Star- Spangled...

...significant pieces, including the desk Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence on and the...

A Rhone Of Your Own - 3-1-2003

A RHNE OF YOUR OWN Rhne wines lack both the pretense of Bordeaux and the cult-elitist appeal of Burgundy. And, they're just downright delicious.

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...is famous beyond all proportion to its size. Thomas Jefferson was a fan, and so were the czars of Russia.

The French Connection - 4-1-2004

Frances elaborate train system makes it easy to travel beyond the glitz of Paris to the many small and charming cities throughout the country. And its speedy TGVs make getting there as much fun as being there.

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...from here, called Frontignan, was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson. And speaking of wine, you can be whisked...

Desperate For A Getaway? - 5-15-2006

According to Teri Hatcher, Philadelphia has everything you need. Let’s be very clear: Teri Hatcher is not, nor will she ever be, desperate. With an unstoppable show, a beautiful daughter (Emerson, eight), and a smart new memoir (Burn...

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...Independence Hall, and the Graff House, where Thomas Jefferson lived and the Declaration of Independence was...

Star Power - 12-15-2002

Over the past 23 issue, American Way has spotlighted some of the world's hottest celebrities on its covers. Perhaps you were on a plane and spotted Hugh Grant's piercing baby blues peeking out from our May 15 issue. Or maybe you glimpsed ...

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...D.C. on a bus and stopped off at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s house. At Monticello, you see...

...house. At Monticello, you see Thomas Jefferson’s genius." LODGING Ritz-Carlton...

Well-inspired Travel - 7-15-2002

Wine-Inspired Travel Winemakers are going farther afield these days in search of new terroir, making for some interesting and adventurous vinous travel.

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...wine industry got its start when the studious Thomas Jefferson planted vines at his Monticello estate back in...

...the studious Thomas Jefferson planted vines at Thomas Jefferson Monticello estate back in the 18th century.

...his Monticello estate back in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson''s experiments fell victim to the pesky vine...

Gift Lit - 12-15-2007

When all else fails, buy them a book - like maybe one of these 2007 releases that you might have missed.

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...for ice cream written by an American. His name? Thomas Jefferson. FOR THE TRAVELER: MAPS THAT MAKE YOU...

Guitar Hero - 3-15-2008

Among the memorable album releases from way back in 1992 are Eric Clapton's Unplugged, R.E.M.'s Automatic for the People, Dr. Dre's The Chronic, and It's a Shame abo...

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...Linney is Abigail Adams. Adams''s longtime rival Thomas Jefferson is played with surprising sneer by Stephen...

An Asterisk Runs Through It - 9-1-2009

Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns doesn’t rewrite history. He brings the past to life.

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...in between were epic digs into the lives of Thomas Jefferson, Mark Twain, Frank Lloyd Wright, Jackie...