Thomas Jefferson and Travel

While Thomas Jefferson spent the majority of his life in Virginia, he traveled far more—both domestically and internationally—than the average person in early America. And he believed that travel could bring wisdom and understanding. “When men of sober age travel,” he wrote in 1787, “they gather knowlege (sic) which they may apply usefully for their country.” Join us on Tuesday, August 3, at 1:00 p.m. ET for a live Q&A with Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker. We’ll discuss Jefferson’s various trips, his fastidious record-keeping during travel, and what he learned from those experiences.