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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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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/2019-02-16/
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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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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175825
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175825
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T173557Z
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T110000
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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T175715Z
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T174613Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T175825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T174355Z
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SUMMARY:Father's Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Treat dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and plantation grounds. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take guided tours of his cherished octagonal villa and the slave quarter; and discover what life there may have been like for the Jeffersons and the enslaved residents of Poplar Forest. \nFree for fathers\, all day!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/fathers-day-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180616T150000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration: Journey to Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest for the historic home’s first Juneteenth celebration. The oldest national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans living in the former Confederate states\, Juneteenth marks June 19\, 1865\, the date of the first reading of General Order No. 3\, the total emancipation of slaves in Galveston\, Texas. Admission to the Juneteeth event is free! \nThe festivities begin with readings of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the Virginia Resolution Abolishing Slavery on Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn at 11:00 a.m. followed by music and dance performances showcasing local talent\, including Kuumba Dance Ensemble\, Inc. \nDiscover a myriad of community resources as you peruse the information booths sponsored by local educational\, wellness\, civic and social organizations; enjoy a bite to eat from the area’s finest food trucks; and shop for works by regional artisans. Learn about the foodways of the enslaved from costumed interpreter\, Cheyney McKnight of “Not Your Momma’s History.” Observe as Jerome Bias\, a skilled furniture maker\, demonstrates and interprets the intricate joinery work created by talented\, enslaved craftsmen like John Hemmings.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-journey-to-liberation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180609T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T174219Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Under the Stars: Love’s Labour’s Lost
DESCRIPTION:Shakespearean theater returns to Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn with Poplar Forest’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost\, Shakespeare’s extravagant romantic comedy. Bring your friends and family—and a picnic dinner and a blanket or chairs—and experience the magic of Shakespeare’s verse performed under a starry night sky. Adult refreshments will be available for purchase each night from a variety of vendors. \nPerformance Schedule \nSaturday June 9\nRain date: June 10 \nTickets to Shakespeare Under the Stars are $15 for adults (ages 18+); $12 for youth and college students (ages 6 – 17 or with college ID); and $5 for children (ages 5 and under). \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. \n• June 9th: Ankida Ridge Winery \nPerformance at 7:30 p.m. 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/shakespeare-under-the-stars-loves-labours-lost/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180513T100000
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SUMMARY:Mother's Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Treat mom to a guided tour of Poplar Forest on her special day. Thomas Jefferson considered parental love the “strongest affection known\,” and cherished the family time he shared with his granddaughters at Poplar Forest. Tour the octagonal villa—from Mr. Jefferson’s kitchen to the rooftop deck where he and his granddaughters took their nightly stroll—and learn how the Jefferson family and the enslaved families spent their days at Poplar Forest. \nAdmission is free for mothers all day!
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/mothers-day-at-poplar-forest/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T110000
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SUMMARY:Architectural Restoration Talk & Tour at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Explore the architectural design\, history and restoration of Jefferson’s retreat home on this hour-long\, behind-the-scenes tour guided by Travis McDonald\, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration. Discover how the restoration architects and architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state…” Admission to the Architectural Restoration Talk and Tour is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. Reservations encouraged. \nTours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/architectural-restoration-talk-tour-at-poplar-forest/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:Experience a moment in American history at Poplar Forest’s 17th annual presentation of Conversations with Thomas Jefferson. Sit in on a private and wide-ranging conversation between Jefferson\, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker\, and one of his compatriots as they discuss their shared experiences as revolutionaries\, political colleagues\, friends and neighbors. Past guests have included Eliza Schuyler Hamilton\, James Monroe and Andrew Jackson to name but a few. Presented in two performances only: \nMatinee performance at 2:15 p.m.\, preceded by a reception at 1:30 p.m. \nEvening performance at 7:30 p.m.\, preceded by a reception at 6:30 p.m. \nTickets for the matinee performance include a pre-theater reception: $32 for adults (over 16) and $14 for youth (ages 6 – 16). House tours can be added at the reduced rate of $9 per person. Tickets for the evening performance include a pre-theater reception and house tour: $37 for adults (over 16) and $14 for youth (ages 6 – 16); reservations are suggested.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/conversations-with-thomas-jefferson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T110000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon dedicated to the pursuit of happiness in Jeffersonian style at the 5th Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting! Jefferson served beer and ale at his table daily and endeavored to perfect his recipe. Discover new brews from local and regional craft breweries and cideries. Pair your pints with local foods; shop for works by local artisans and vendors while enjoying performances by local musicians; and explore Jefferson’s octagonal villa—considered his most perfect work of architecture—at a reduced rate. \nExperience VIP hospitality at the Craft Beer Tasting with a Jefferson VIP pass\, which includes access to a private tent on the rooftop of the villa’s service wing\, a special tasting of specialty brews\, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more! Pricing for VIP is $75 for individual; $125 for couple; $35 for non-tasting VIP ticket. \nGeneral admission to the Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting is $30 in advance for 20 tastings\, $35 at the door the day of the event; $25 for 10 tastings at the door or $10 for non-tasting general admission.  Advance tickets recommended.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/thomas-jefferson-craft-beer-tasting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180413T110000
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony at Poplar Forest
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 275th birthday. Birthday cake will be served to all following the ceremony. \n Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/naturalization-ceremony-at-poplar-forest/
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