Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin), Richard Henry (Lee), John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions to our country’s history. Bring a picnic dinner, a blanket or chairs, and friends and family for an evening of theatre under the stars.

Performances held on Thursday June 29, Friday June 30, and Saturday July 1 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Rain date scheduled for July 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $17.76 for adults (ages 18+); $13 for students (ages 6-17 and college); and $4 for children (ages 5 and under). Rain date: Sunday, July 2.  Online ticket sales turn off at 11:30 p.m. the evening before each show. Tickets will be available through the Museum Shop by calling (434) 534-8120 and at the door.