Jefferson & Adams: On Stage and In Conversation At the Academy Center of Arts, A Two-Act Drama by Howard Ginsberg Experience the passion and ideals that inspired a revolution and the birth of a new nation through the eyes of Thomas Jefferson and his good friend, fellow revolutionary and political rival, John Adams. Join Poplar...
Join Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge and Poplar Forest Chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s 276th birthday. Birthday cake will be served to all, following the ceremony. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar...
Discover the natural beauty of the landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Proebsting, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest for an afternoon hike through meadows and woodlands, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. Admission is $10 per person. Reservations are suggested, as participation is limited to 20.
Poplar Forest re-opens daily, offering guided tours and a host of special events. Explore the Founding Father’s private retreat on an hour-long tour; guides share true stories and anecdotes about Jefferson’s life at Poplar Forest and that of his enslaved workers gleaned from his correspondence and diaries, as well as archaeological evidence. For more insight...
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...
Spend time as Jefferson did—in the home designed as his personal retreat. Read and relax in a historic setting, enjoy complimentary coffee and tea, explore our grounds or engage with special exhibits and vignettes. And on Saturdays, join us for gallery talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time, including the eventful year...
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.
