Photo Gallery: “Jefferson” visits Jefferson Elementary on his 273rd birthday

Thomas Jefferson, played by Peter M. Small of Costa Mesa, shows a map of the Louisiana Territory, which he purchased from France, to fourth and fifth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School, in Glendale on Jefferson’s 273rd birthday, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Jefferson spoke in the first person about his accomplishments and his life during the early days of the United States.  (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Thomas Jefferson, played by Peter M. Small of Costa Mesa, spoke to fourth and fifth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School, in Glendale on Jefferson’s 273rd birthday, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Jefferson spoke in the first person about his accomplishments and his life during the early days of the United States.  (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Thomas Jefferson, played by Peter M. Small of Costa Mesa, writes the Declaration of Independence as he speaks to fourth and fifth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School, in Glendale on Jefferson’s 273rd birthday, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Jefferson spoke in the first person about his accomplishments and his life during the early days of the United States.  (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Thomas Jefferson, played by Peter M. Small of Costa Mesa, spoke to fourth and fifth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School, in Glendale on Jefferson’s 273rd birthday, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Jefferson spoke in the first person about his accomplishments and his life during the early days of the United States.  (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)