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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION: Come toast the “Father of Virginia Wine” with a variety of Virginia wineries\, local food\, artisans and live music in the company of Mr. Jefferson. \nHeld in large\, heated tents\, this event is rain or shine! \n  \nClick Here For Ticket Information  \n \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/thomas-jefferson-wine-festival-2/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stargazing at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:One of America’s first astronomers\, Thomas Jefferson considered the study of the stars one of the most important disciplines. Join Dr. Neal Sumerlin\, former director of the Belk Astronomical Observatory at the Claytor Nature Study Center at Lynchburg College\, for an illuminating look at Saturn and other prominent features in the night sky from the south lawn of the president’s secluded retreat. A brief introduction in the orientation center will precede the viewing. \nAdvance reservations are required and can be made below or by calling the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120. Admission is $10 per person.
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SUMMARY:Wreath Making Workshop
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URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/wreath-making-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Holiday Events
DESCRIPTION:Crafts\, Father Christmas\, Cooking Demonstrations\, Dancing Demonstrations \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/saturday-holiday-events/2016-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Holiday Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holidays with a magical candlelit tour of Mr. Jefferson’s cherished villa retreat dressed for the holidays with 19th-century panache. These very popular—and often sold out—after-hours tours offer an intimate look at what Thomas Jefferson and his family’s evenings might have been like. As visitors walk through the octagonal house\, they’ll be entertained by anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. \nTours are offered at 5:30 p.m. only on the following evenings: \n—Thursday\, December 1\n—Thursday\, December 8\n—Thursday\, December 15 \nTours are offered at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. on the following evenings:\n—Friday\, December 2\n—Saturday\, December 3\n—Friday\, December 9\n—Saturday\, December 10\n—Friday\, December 16\n—Saturday\, December 17 \nAdmission is $20 per person. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/candlelight-tours/
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Jefferson called wine “…a necessary of life with me.” This November\, thousands of like-minded wine enthusiasts will gather at his secluded plantation to toast the “Father of Virginia Wine” in the eighth annual Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival. \nThe festival will feature Virginia wineries along with artisans\, local food purveyors and musical entertainment. It is held inside large\, heated tents\, rain or shine. Tasting tickets include a complimentary wine glass. Because this is an adult event\, there are no children’s activities available. We ask that attendees refrain from bringing outside food or drink. With the exception of service dogs\, pets are prohibited. Hotel packages will be available. \nVIP TENT\n                This special tent will be set up in the center of Mr. Jefferson’s south lawn. VIP tickets include a seat at a table in the tent\, samples of French wines and heavy hors d’oeuvres that can be paired with wine. \nTICKETS\nRegular Admission tickets are $25 in advance (highly recommended); $30 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $10 in advance and at the door. VIP tent are $125/individual and $225/couple. \nTickets will be available for purchase online or at the Poplar Forest Museum Shop starting September 1. \nTickets- $25 in advance\, $30 at the door \nNon-tasting Tickets $10 in advance and at the door \n  \nPARTICIPATING WINERIES \nBarboursville Vineyards\nChateau Morrisette Winery\nDelFosse Vineyards\nFincastle Vineyard\nFoggy Ridge Cider\nGabriele Rausse Winery\nJefferson Vineyards\nLazy Days Winery\nPeaks of Otter Winery\nRamulouse Ridge Vineyards\nRebec Vineyards\nSans Soucy Vineyards\nStanburn Winery\nWhite Rock Vineyards & Winery\nThe Williamsburg Winery\n  \nFOOD VENDORS\nThe Boardwalk Food Truck\nBruno’s GastroTruck\nGrapevine Restaurant\nGregory’s Grill\nSourdough Pizza Company\nWatts Poppin’ & Chillin’\n  \nLIVE MUSIC\nThe Duskwhales (11am—1:30pm)\nErin and the Wildfire (2:30—5pm)\n  \nCRAFT VENDORS\nAlpaca by Jaca\nBowls by Bowles\nChristopher Mize Studios\, Inc.\nde Rochonnet delights Chocolatier\nFavored Flavors\nMuddy Pup Soap/The Alfie Project\nPlantation Peanuts of Wakefield\nSophie Adams Photography\n  \nSPONSORS
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SUMMARY:Mr. Jefferson’s Salon Series—The Vice Presidency: From Burr to Biden and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives that have lived just a heartbeat away from the highest office in the land\, as a part of this timely and thought-provoking discussion on the history and the contemporary state of the Office of the Vice President. \nJoin Longwood University President W. Taylor Reveley\, IV\, together with Dr. Bill Harbour\, a Longwood University associate professor of political science\, in the dining room of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat house\, for a lively conversation on the ever-evolving Office of the Vice President\, with an emphasis on modern candidates and officeholders. Our speakers will also share their thoughts and reflections on the sole vice presidential debate of the 2016 election\, held October 4 at Longwood University\, and viewed by an audience of millions. \nA reception of wine and light appetizers to follow. Admission for the talk is $15 or $10 for college students with a valid student id. Reservations are required due to limited space available. Make your reservation today by purchasing tickets below or by calling the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/mr-jeffersons-salon-series-the-vice-presidency-from-burr-to-biden-and-beyond/
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SUMMARY:Mr. Jefferson’s Salon Series—Conversations on Creativity
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest as we partner with the Virginia Center of the Creative Arts (VCCA) to welcome author Stephen O’ Connor and local playwright\, Teresa Harris\, as they discuss the artistic process both have used to create works of art centered around Thomas Jefferson and Poplar Forest. O’Connor’s recent novel\, Thomas Jefferson Dreams of Sally Hemings\, was conceived of while he was a Fellow in residence at the VCCA in Amherst\, VA. Harris\, an employee of Randolph College\, works to create short plays that represent the history of African American people in Central Virginia. She is currently working on a set of vignettes to be performed at Poplar Forest in the spring that bring to life stories of several members of Jefferson’s enslaved community. \nThe evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with the discussion and Q&A session in the dining room of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat home. A wine and cheese reception will follow in the lower level of the house. Admission for the talk is $15 or $10 for college students with a valid student id. Reservations are required due to limited space available. Make your reservation today by purchasing tickets below or by calling the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120. \n 
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/mr-jeffersons-salon-series-conversations-on-creativity/
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SUMMARY:Barrels\, Bottles\, and Casks Tour
DESCRIPTION:Barrels\, Bottles and Casks returns with a Fall version of this popular tour that focuses on the beverages and spirits Thomas Jefferson and the plantation’s enslaved community consumed. These guided tours progress through the house with stops along the way to sample different 19th-century inspired beverages and share insights into the types of foods enjoyed on the plantation during Jefferson’s time. Following the tour\, Virginia Distillery Company will provide a whiskey tasting and primer.  \nTours are available Friday\, October 14 and Saturday\, October 15  at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. each night. Reservations required.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/barrels-bottles-and-casks-tour/
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what it would be like to work on the archaeology of Mr. Jefferson’s retreat home? Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists on a walking tour of the plantation grounds to see and hear firsthand what their work has taught them about Jefferson’s original landscape. Tours will conclude with a visit to the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab\, where visitors can view some of the artifacts discovered on the property. \nThere will be 4 tours available:\n—11:00 a.m.\n—12:00 p.m.\n—1:00 p.m.\n—2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is included with general admission\, but reservations are suggested due to limited space available. For more information or to reserve your spot\, call the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.
URL:https://destinationbedfordva.com/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours/
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SUMMARY:Hike Sharp Top with Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:More information to follow
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SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony with the Blue Ridge NSDAR
DESCRIPTION:Join Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution as we welcome 30 new citizens in honor of Constitution Day\, which commemorates the day in 1787 that the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document they created. Admission is included with general admission.
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