Discover the influential figures who shaped the United States. Learn about the Founding Fathers, their key contributions to ...

Let’s take the Declaration of Independence and its lead author Jefferson as an example. There’s no question about the declaration’s iconic status in American history.

"The Declaration Book Club is one of the many exciting elements of our celebration of the nation's 250th birthday in 2026," said Jane Kamensky, president of Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. "We ...

Declaring Independence from Thomas Jefferson The Committee of Five drafting the Declaration of Independence, as engraved by Alonzo Chappel, 1857 (Kean Collection/Getty Images) Share 57 Comments Listen ...

Who were the 56 individuals who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776? This July 4th holiday, check out the list of names — and see how many you recognize.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? The writers were Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston.

The Book Club, launched on July 4, 2025 at Monticello, marks the beginning of a year-long civic engagement initiative leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 ...