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SUMMARY:Jefferson & Adams: On Stage and In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Jefferson & Adams: On Stage and In Conversation\nAt the Academy Center of Arts\, A Two-Act Drama by Howard Ginsberg \nExperience 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 Forest for a special performance of Jefferson & Adams: On Stage and In Conversation at the Academy Center of the Arts\, Historic Academy of Music Theatre in downtown Lynchburg. \nPresented in one performance only. Tickets for Jefferson & Adams include a pre-theatre reception beginning at 6:30 p.m.; $44 for adults (18+); $20 for youth (ages 17 and under & college students with student ID); reservations are suggested. For more information and to purchase tickets\, visit academycenter.org or call the Academy Center of the Arts Box Office at 434.846.8499.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/jefferson-adams-on-stage-and-in-conversation/
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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 Forest. \nAdmission includes a guided house tour and self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and the slave quarter site.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/naturalization-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:Opening Weekend Trail Hike at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/opening-weekend-trail-hike-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/
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SUMMARY:Opening Day at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 into the work and lives of the enslaved residents\, weekend visitors have the opportunity to add an Enslaved Community Tour (when available) to their itinerary at no extra cost. \nAdmission includes a guided house tour and self-guided exploration of exhibits in the lower level of the house\, the Wing of Offices\, the ornamental grounds and slave quarter site. Admission fees: $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/opening-day-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-03-10/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-03-09/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-03-03/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-03-02/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-02-24/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-02-23/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-02-17/
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DESCRIPTION: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 of 1819. \nA LOOK AT THE YEAR 1819\nA momentous year\, 1819 was fraught with peril: a financial panic gripped the nation—and Jefferson himself; an epidemic ravaged the enslaved community; and the debate on what would become the Missouri Compromise began. Small exhibits\, vignettes and gallery talks will be presented throughout the house to tell true stories of the time culled from Jefferson’s letters and journals. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE\nJoin us in the Parlor of Jefferson’s retreat home (or in the Kitchen as noted) on Saturdays for our 2019 Parlor Talks series. Each talk is given by a Poplar Forest expert on a specific topic about Jefferson and his time. All talks are included with admission. \nSICKNESS\, DROUGHT\, DEBT\, DEPRESSION AND DISUNION: JEFFERSON’S TRIALS IN 1819\nSaturday\, January 19 at 1 p.m.\nAlways philosophical\, Jefferson’s optimism was put to the test in 1819\, a year with widespread illness\, drought\, family strife and crumbling finances in his midst\, and unmistakably ominous clouds of national disunion on the horizon. How is it that Jefferson did not become paralyzed by despair? As we enter into the bicentennial of this unsettled year\, come hear exactly what happened during 1819. Presented by Wayne Gannaway\, Director of Programs\, Marketing and Grants for Poplar Forest. \nRESTORING JEFFERSON’S CARRIAGE TURNAROUND\nSaturday\, January 26 at 1 p.m.\nPoplar Forest archaeologists have carefully excavated and studied evidence related to Jefferson’s carriage turnaround. Join Eric Proebsting\, Ph.D.\, Director of Archaeology and Landscapes for a look at what they’ve discovered\, and learn exciting details about its upcoming restoration\, generously supported by the Garden Club of Virginia. When the restoration is complete in early 2019\, the north side of Jefferson’s retreat will look as it did during Jefferson’s ownership for the first time in over 200 years. \nJEFFERSON’S POPLAR FOREST NEIGHBORS\nSaturday\, February 2 at 1 p.m.\nWhile Poplar Forest wasn’t envisioned as a grand home for many guests\, Jefferson often invited neighbors to Poplar Forest to dine with him and his grandchildren and they would return the visits\, as well. Join Gail Pond\, Poplar Forest’s Collections Manager\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s Poplar Forest neighbors and their relationships with Jefferson. Hear true stories about these first friends of Poplar Forest and what their visits were like. \nPOPLAR FOREST CRAFTSMEN\nSaturday\, February 9\nRestoration craftsmen working in house throughout the day\nParlor talk at 1 p.m.\nConstructing Jefferson’s architectural vision for Poplar Forest between 1806 and 1826 was no small task. Meet the free and enslaved craftsmen responsible for originally bringing that vision to life. Join Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration\, for an introduction to these craftsmen and their work; speak with one of the current craftsmen working on the Poplar Forest villa restoration; and watch him work\, installing molding throughout the house. \nJEFFERSON’S INDEBTEDNESS\nSaturday\, February 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nJefferson wisely warned his granddaughter Cornelia to “Never spend your money before you have it\,” but\, personally\, had much difficulty following his own advice. Join Bill Skinner\, a longtime tour docent at Poplar Forest\, as he explores the debts Jefferson incurred throughout his adult life. The accumulation of significant debt was a lifelong struggle for Jefferson and a burden for his family after his death. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, February 23 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWhat’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nCLOTHING AND TEXTILES IN THE LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURIES\nSaturday\, March 2 at 1 p.m.\nThey say clothes make the man or women. Join Dr. Jennifer Ogborne\, Poplar Forest’s Curator of Archaeological Collections\, for a look at the clothing worn by men and women during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and the production of textiles by enslaved people at Poplar Forest. Observe as Dr. Ogborne demonstrates various sewing techniques throughout the day. Examples of reproduction clothing and artifacts from the collection representing the enslaved community and Jefferson’s family\, will be on display. \nHEARTH COOKING IN THE KITCHEN—JEFFERSON’S COOKS\nSaturday\, March 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.\nWho’s cooking in Jefferson’s kitchen? Join Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Themed Tours and Historical Information and Vince Fastabend\, Architectural Restoration Supervisor\, for an introduction to Jefferson’s enslaved cooks and a demonstration of the 19th-century hearth cooking techniques they employed. \nAdmission to Winter Weekends (Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.) is $16 for adults; $14 for seniors (ages 65+) and military (must show ID); $8 for college students (must show ID) and teens (ages 12-18); $4 for youth (ages 6-11); and free for children under age 6 and Poplar Forest members.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-thomas-jeffersons-poplar-forest/2019-02-16/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-14/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-13/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181207T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181206T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-06/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-12-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T193000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season with Jeffersonian style on a magical\, candlelight tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays\, as was the custom in Jefferson’s time\, on these hour long tours. Explore the villa by candlelight as your guide paints an intimate portrait of the Jefferson family celebration and Christmas in the slave quarter\, sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Admission is $20 per person. Reservations are required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/holiday-candlelight-tours/2018-11-30/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181117T170000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, shop and explore a piece of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Poplar Forest. The festival\, which celebrates Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia Wine\, features tastings from over a dozen of Virginia’s finest wineries. Funds raised by the festival support the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Founding Father’s secluded Bedford County retreat. \nJefferson VIP Wine Festival passes—which include access to a private tent\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, a private audience with Mr. Jefferson himself\, a special tasting and more—and general admission tickets\, which include tastings and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass\, will be available for purchase online after September 1\, 2018.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/thomas-jefferson-wine-festival-3/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T140000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Canine Celebration
DESCRIPTION:FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC \nfor the dedication and ribbon-cutting of our brand-new dog kennel and the release of the children’s book Colonial Klaus in Thomas Jefferson’s House.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Signing by Author Laura Macaluso (with an appearance by Klaus himself!) \nCostumed Dog Parade & Competition \nOn-Site Pet Adoptions from the Lynchburg Humane Society \nSpecial Guest “Thomas Jefferson” \nColonial Klaus Books & T-Shirts for Sale \nDiscounted House Tours Available
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/colonial-canine-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T170000
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SUMMARY:Poplar Forest Folk Fest
DESCRIPTION:“Music…furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day\, and lasts us through life.” Jefferson to Nathaniel Burwell\, March 14\, 1818 \nListen to some of Virginia’s best folk music and Americana bands in the backyard of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat house. Pair the music with local foods\, shop for works by local artisans and explore Jefferson’s octagonal villa—considered his most perfect work of architecture—at a reduced rate. Bands include the Sons of Liberty\, the Crooked Road Ramblers\, The Wildmans and Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers. Tickets for the Poplar Forest Folk Festival are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. All advanced ticket sales end at 5 p.m. Oct. 19th. \n   \nThe 2018 Poplar Forest Folk Festival features (from upper left to lower right) Crooked Road Ramblers\, Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers\, The Wildmans\, and Sons of Liberty.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/poplar-forest-folk-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T130000
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in welcoming 30 new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day\, which commemorates the day in 1787 when the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they created. \nAdmission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. \n(Rescheduled from September 17)
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/naturalization-ceremony-at-poplar-forest-2/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T153000
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist himself\, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the precedent for modern archaeological science. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation. View a special display of objects found on the property\, and learn what they tell us about life at Poplar Forest. \nAdmission to the Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours is included with admission to Poplar Forest; reservations are suggested. \nTours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T183000
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SUMMARY:Barrels\, Bottles & Casks Fall Tours at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that many of today’s culinary historians consider Thomas Jefferson to be America’s first foodie? Join Poplar Forest on a guided tour that begins in Mr. Jefferson’s kitchen and progresses through the octagonal villa with stops along the way to sample different beverages and share insights into the types of foods consumed by Jefferson and the enslaved residents of Poplar Forest during the crisp autumn months. \nAdmission to the Fall Barrels\, Bottles & Casks tasting tour is $25 per person; reservations are required. \nTours Available at 5:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/barrels-bottles-casks-fall-tours-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T150000
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SUMMARY:African American Family History Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Discover your African American roots. Join the Poplar Forest African American Advisory Group for an interactive experience designed to help you explore your family’s African American history. Hear stories about exploring ancestry and learn about research methods\, tools\, ideas and strategies for tracing the lineage of your enslaved ancestors. \nAdmission to African American Family History Day is free\, however reservations are required as space is limited to 60 participants.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/african-american-family-history-day-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180818T130000
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SUMMARY:Face the Forest 5K Obstacle Course Run at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation grounds\, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way. Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest and the Jamerson Family YMCA’s annual campaign. \nClick Here to register.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/face-the-forest-5k-obstacle-course-run-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T190000
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SUMMARY:Barrels\, Bottles & Casks Summer Tours at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and family to Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest for a refreshing look at history! Summertime Barrels\, Bottles & Casks tasting tours begin in Mr. Jefferson’s kitchen and progress through the villa with stops along the way to sample beverages while guides share insights about the foods and drinks that Jefferson and the enslaved residents consumed during the hot summer months. The tours conclude with an ice cream social in the lower level. \nAdmission to the Summertime Barrels\, Bottles & Casks tasting tour is $25 per person; reservations are required. \nTours Available at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/barrels-bottles-casks-summer-tours-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180704T160000
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the indefatigable American spirit—and the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—with a fun-filled day at Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment; demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftsmen; colonial militia recruiting; archaeology displays; children’s activities; a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence; and more! \nAdmission to the Independence Day festivities is $9 for adults (ages 16+) and free for children (ages 15 and under).
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/independence-day-celebration-at-poplar-forest-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T193000
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SUMMARY:1776\, the Concert Musical at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s annual presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning musical comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. Get acquainted with Ben (Franklin)\, Richard Henry (Lee)\, John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson); and celebrate their brilliant contributions to our country’s history.  Bring a picnic dinner\, sit back and enjoy theater under the stars. Rain date is Sunday\, July 1. \nTickets to 1776 are $17.76 for adults (ages 18+); $13 for students (ages 6 – 17 and college); and $4 for children (ages 5 and under). \nPerformances at 7:30 p.m. each evening \nNote: Any weather related postponement call will be made by 5 p.m. the day of the performance and will be posted to the website and social media.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/1776-the-concert-musical-at-poplar-forest/
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