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Event Series Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United States

Following a brief winter break, Poplar Forest reopens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to March 13, with guided tours offered every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Explore the octagonal villa Jefferson designed as his personal retreat, walk the plantation grounds, visit the slave quarter site, shop in the Museum Shop...

Event Series Art Show at ElectriCoArt

Art Show at ElectriCoArt

ElectricCoArt 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States

Come see the Art Show at ElectriCoArt! The featured artist is Paulina Swietliczko, and she is surrounded by talented accompanying painters, sculptors, stained glass and pottery. Admission is free. ElectriCoArt is located in historic downtown Bedford and is open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the ElectriCoMarket on the lower...

Baby Goat & Wine Snuggle

Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford, VA, United States

Come to Peaks of Otter Winery for a wine tasting along with lots of baby goat snuggles! This is a ticketed event, only 25 spots available. 

Event Series Country Music Night

Country Music Night

New London Ruritan 12411 East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Forest, VA, United States

Come enjoy great live music and dance to your favorite county music classics. $10 adults, $5 children. $5 meals & $1 snacks available.

Event Series Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest

Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United States

Following a brief winter break, Poplar Forest reopens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from January 15 to March 13, with guided tours offered every hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Explore the octagonal villa Jefferson designed as his personal retreat, walk the plantation grounds, visit the slave quarter site, shop in the Museum Shop...

Event Series Art Show at ElectriCoArt

Art Show at ElectriCoArt

ElectricCoArt 207 East Depot Street, Bedford, VA, United States

Come see the Art Show at ElectriCoArt! The featured artist is Paulina Swietliczko, and she is surrounded by talented accompanying painters, sculptors, stained glass and pottery. Admission is free. ElectriCoArt is located in historic downtown Bedford and is open daily 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Be sure to check out the ElectriCoMarket on the lower...

Trail Hike at Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United States

The natural beauty of the landscape at Poplar Forest captivated Thomas Jefferson. In fact, he compiled much of the material for his only book, Notes on the State of Virginia, when he decamped to Poplar Forest to elude British capture in 1781. Join Dr. Eric Proebsting, the director of Archaeology and Landscapes for an afternoon trek through...

Yoga and Wine

Fables & Feathers Winery 2117 Bruno Dr., Goodview, VA

 Relaxation flow yoga & a glass of wine sounds like the perfect day! Please buy your tickets in advance buy clicking the link below!  https://fb.me/e/2PhuOr1Ua

Opening Day at Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest, VA, United States

Poplar Forest reopens for daily tours. Explore Jefferson’s private villa on an hour-long guided tour or take the Poplar Forest app audio tour at any time. Hear true stories and anecdotes about the Founding Father’s life at Poplar Forest and that of his enslaved workers, gleaned from his letters and diaries as well as archaeological...

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