18th Century People
Nation Builders
Meet Our Nation Builders
From recognizable names like Jefferson and Washington to people whose names did not grace your history book, meet the Nation Builders who helped shape their time and whose legacies continue to influence and inspire American ideals.
James Lafayette
Double agent during the Revolution
Patrick Henry
The Revolution’s most renowned orator
Thomas Jefferson
Author of the Declaration of American Independence and third president of the United States
Marquis De Lafayette
Washington’s trusted French officer
James Madison
The Father of the Constitution
George Mason
Author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
Gowan Pamphlet
Preacher and founder of Williamsburg’s First Baptist Church
Jane Vobe
Successful Williamsburg tavernkeeper
George Washington
Commander of the Continental Army and first president of the United States
Martha Washington
The First First Lady
George Wythe
Teacher of some of early America’s most influential minds
