It is one a handful of Poplar Forest’s pieces of furniture believed to have been in Jefferson’s possession.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which owns and operates Jefferson’s home, showcased the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center and Smith Education Center on Thursday to a small group of press and dignitaries.

From books to letters to artifacts, people around the world can now learn all aspects of Thomas Jefferson’s life without ever stepping on the grounds of Monticello

Home of Thomas Jefferson

Who would Thomas Jefferson vote for in the 2008 presidential race?