The Location

As one of the oldest universities in the country, the University of Virginia harbors many fascinating locations and artifacts tied to the rich and diverse history of the United States, from Thomas Jefferson's Academical village to one of 25 remaining copies of the original declaration of Independence.

Through the iPod History Challenge, we aim to bring the rich history of this University to life, a history that is strongly tied to greater historal events responsible for shaping our nation and the world.

Imagine hearing the following lines of a poem written by a famous American poet who attended the University:

"On desperate seas long wont to roam,
Thy hyacinth hair, thy classic face,
Thy Naiad airs have brought me home,
To the glory that was Greece
And the grandeur that was Rome ."

Who was this famous poet? How is he tied to the history of Charlottesville? And...what important impact and presence does his literary work have in American Literature?   This is just one of the many clues you'll have to solve along the way to obtain the larger mystery presented by the iPod treasure hunt.