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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

8.13.1776. Philadelphia. Paid Daniel Smith (the then-proprietor of The @City_Tavern_Philadelphia ) in full, 2 pounds, 7 shillings, 6 pence." This portrait with Alexander Hamilton (we can be civil sometimes) and Chef Walter Staib (City Tavern's current proprietor) was rendered during happier times . . Alexander Hamilton is herein represented by Eben Kuhns of @AmericanHistoricalTheatre . . . The jackets and waist coats Mr. H and I are wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirts . . . #ThomasJefferson #AlexanderHamilton #Hamilton #CityTavern #Philadelphia #AHTheatre #history #wine #bordeauxwine #Americanhistory #Frenchwine #oldcityphilly https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2IGgzD0j1/?igshid=1hd51ivpzsnfl

A portion of my answer to a question about freedom of speech, regarding the tension between personal rights and the rights of others . . . My full answer may be accessed by means of the resources provided in my biographical section above . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #freedomofspeech #liberty #rights #responsibilities #Constitution #history #lookalike #impersonator #reenactor #American https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyfzZYDP5t/?igshid=190ngh1pmyitt

7.10.1776: I paid Jacob Graaf £5-5 (shillings) for 3 weeks' lodging at the SW corner of 7th & High (modern Market) Streets, Philadelphia . . This portrait of Dr. Franklin, John Adams, and me discussing drafts of the Declaration of Independence in the office at my lodgings in @independencenps Philadelphia was painted by @PamelaPatrickWhite . . If anyone would like me to send them a postcard with this image on the front, do let me know. . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #indepndence #1776 #history #americanhistory #painting #historicalpainting #BenFranklin #BenjaminFranklin #JohnAdams #philadelphia #philly250 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCeRpOnjGoU/?igshid=x1g5v9rm6wl2

The Declaration of Independence was read publicly for the first time in Philadelphia on 8 July 1776. Herein I tell of how the crowds reacted to this reading, as well as to the public reading that took place in New York City the following day. . This selection is excerpted from a more extensive discussion of the signing and changing meaning of the Declaration of Independence, which may be accessed by means of the resources provided in my biographical section above . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #4thofjuly2020 #4thofjuly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator #ThomasJeffersonlookalike https://www.instagram.com/p/CCY842cDy67/?igshid=1hccvy0lm7w0h

I learned a lessons in leadership from the Congress' editing (mutilating) of the Declaration of Independence. I would apply the insights gained from that experience for the rest of my years in service to the public. You can watch my full commentary on this particular subject in the resources provided in my biography above . . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #leadership #motivation #virtual #wisdom #consensus #compromise #4thofjuly2020 #4thofjuly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator #ThomasJeffersonlookalike #insight #leader https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRKpDgjmDg/?igshid=129i8jxwjzkvt

I begin today’s festivities with @USNatArchives and @americanhistoricaltheatre e at 11:00 AM. I will begin with a formal address, which will be followed by the answering of questions from the audience . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #4thofjuly2020 #4thofjuly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator #ThomasJeffersonlookalike #ArchivesJuly4 #ArchivesJuly4th https://www.instagram.com/p/CCOOqFsDzZ7/?igshid=1jn6vjchu4ily

1776: Congress spent the afternoon of July 2nd and all day of the 3rd mutilating my draft of the Declaration of Independence. Herein I reflect on the removal of the subject of slavery from the document . . . The complete version of my commentary on this subject may be accessed via the resources provided in my biographical information above . . . This anecdote is selected from my contribution to a @usnatarchives @AmericanHistoricalTheatre collaborative project in which I and my contemporaries are telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. The complete version of my chapter in this continuing story may also be accessed above . . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #slavery #welcometotherevolution #philly250 @july4thphilly #4thofjuly2020 #blacklivesmatter #4thofjuly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator #ThomasJeffersonlookalike https://www.instagram.com/p/CCL4Ou4jUj5/?igshid=e0ncv2puwblg

Meet the Committee of Five: John Adams — This anecdote is selected from my contribution to a @USNatArchives @AmericanHistoricalTheatre collaborative project in which I and my contemporaries are telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. My full chapter (24 minutes’ duration) in this series may be viewed via the resources provided in my biography on this account . . The next chapter in the story will be told by John Adams (Peyton Dixon) on July 2nd, published by the National Archives no later than one o’clock in the afternoon . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt . . . #ThomasJefferson #JohnAdams #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #philly250 @july4thphilly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator #ThomasJeffersonlookalike https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJH9HPjuTW/?igshid=mmnihfzxmvdh

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

“The committee for drawing the declaration of Independence desired me to do it. It was then accordingly done, and being approved by them, I reported it to the house on Friday the 28th of June [1776]…” (from my notes on the proceedings in the Continental Congress) Meet the committee: Benjamin Franklin— . . . This anecdote is selected from my contribution to a @usnatarchives @AmericanHistoricalTheatre collaborative project in which I and my contemporaries are telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. My full chapter (24 minutes’ duration) in this series may be viewed via the resources provided in my biography on this account . . The next chapter in the story will be told by John Adams (Peyton Dixon) on July 2nd . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt. . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #philly250 @july4thphilly #virtual #lookalike #impersonator https://www.instagram.com/p/CB-7qvYDmBs/?igshid=lqupxkdcqhly

Evening sky westward over my home @tjmonticello last night, as rendered by my friend @william.bergen https://www.instagram.com/p/CB4XfA8jJjs/?igshid=3btbdr6mct4a

On 24 June 1826, I wrote a letter in which I reflected on what the 4th of July and the Declaration of Independence had come to mean, both to me and to the world. Herein you may view a selection of my answer to a question regarding the changing meaning of both the day and the document. The means to viewing my full answer are provided in the resources to be found in my biographical information above. . . . This commentary is excerpted from my contribution to an American Historical Theatre and US National Archives series partnership, in which my compatriots and I are telling the story of the Declaration of Independence. My chapter in this series was published on June 11th. The next chapter will be told by John Adams (Peyton Dixon) and will be published on July 2nd . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThomasJefferson #history #USA #foundingfathers #AmericanRevolution #Revolution #Revolutionarywar #patriotism #America #history #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #4thofJuly #Independence #IndependenceDay #equality https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0vhq3DkhJ/?igshid=1cujtpzdirorc

Meet the Committee for writing the Declaration of Independence: Robert R. Livingston. . . . A moment from my continuation of the story of the Declaration of Independence, begun by Richard Henry Lee on 7 June in the first chapter in this series collaboration between @usnatarchives and @americanhistoricaltheatre . My chapter in this series was published on June 11th —the day that the committee of five was formed by Congress. . . Each chapter of the story is told by a different one of my contemporaries. The telling of each chapter ranges from 20—25 minutes, approximately. . . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt. . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #philly250 @july4thphilly https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgSIsRl_Jg/?igshid=r2dcv1fep305

11 June 1776 clip #1: . . @americanhistoricaltheatre and @usnatarchives collaborated to bring some of my compatriots and me together to tell the story of the documents that represent the Declaration of Independence. Each chapter of the story is told by a different one of my contemporaries. The telling of each chapter ranges from 20—25 minutes, approximately. The first, told by Richard Henry Lee (Doug Thomas) was published on June 7th. Mine is the second, and will be published in full length on the Facebook and Youtube pages of the US National Archives and American Historical Theatre on June 11th. . . . The jacket and waist coat I am wearing herein were crafted by the talented hand of Kim Hanley, Executive Director of American Historical Theatre. Kathy Ring’s Cobb Creek Merchants created the shirt. . . . #ThomasJefferson #YourThoamasJefferson #AHTheatre #AmericanHistory #4thofJuly #DeclarationofIndependence #July4th #IndependenceDay #welcometotherevolution #philly250 @july4thphilly https://www.instagram.com/p/CBS_CFljZyk/?igshid=1mf70hicgavcu

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

#Repost @americanhistoricaltheatre with @get_repost ・・・ During our recent Zoom meeting, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was interrupted by her children's need for cookies. The first minute of the ensuing conversation —ultimately touching on such subjects as delicious baked goods, the drinking of adult beverages, temperance, and the 18th Amendment— presented here. The full (5 minute) conversation can be found on our Youtube and Facebook pages, which are linked in our profile bio. . . (In order of appearance in the full vodeo) . #JacquelineKennedyOnassis — Jill Lawrence Holland . #FranklinDelanoRoosevelt — Neill Hartley . #ThomasJefferson — Steve Edenbo . #ElizabethCadyStanton — Kim Hanley . #RosaParks — Alexandra M. Ford . #AlexanderHamilton — Eben Kuhns . #LouisaMayAlcott — Pat Jordan . #AbrahamLincoln — Bob Gleason . . If you would like to invite any of these historical figures to share their fun, unique perspectives and leadership insights at your next Zoom meeting or other distance technology event, contact us! This video could not have been produced without the irreplaceable technological assistance of the The Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society and Sergio Villavicencio . . . #americanhistory #suffragette #womensrights #blackhistory #lookalike #reenactor #theatre #quarantinelife #zoom #zoommeeting #foundingfathers #civilwar #fdr #jackieo #jacquelinekennedy #prohibition #temperance #hamilton #lincoln #abelincoln https://www.instagram.com/p/B_-gUBTDIGU/?igshid=1ag727nunb4zt