Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest
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July 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the birth of America and the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with some good early-American-style fun at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat.
Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, colonial militia recruiting, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, pony rides, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more!
Admission to the Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+); $3 for youth (ages 7—15); and free for children (ages 6 and under). House tours are available for a discounted rate.