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SUMMARY:Pontoon Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ride with a park guide as we experience the shores of Smith Mountain Lake State Park. How large is the lake? What was here before the lake? Learn the history of how the lake was created and the origin of the park. We will make stops to take in the scenery and for photo opportunities. PFDs (life vests) will be provided by the park and must be worn at all times. Water and sunscreen are recommended. Unfortunately\, we cannot take pets aboard the boat. You must be present 15 minutes before tour start time in order to board and for safety talk. \nPre-registration required at the Visitor Center. Space is limited\, and registration for this event opens one week prior to date of each tour and closes at 4 p.m. the day before each tour. We cannot take reservations earlier than one week prior to the date you plan to go on a tour. This event is free\, but regular parking fees apply. For more information\, please call our Visitor Center at (540) 297-6066 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. \nSome tours have different themes\, click here for more information. 
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/pontoon-boat-tour-2/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Smith Mountain Lake State Park\, 1235 State Park Road\, Huddleston\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:VA250 Mobile Museum Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission is bringing the spirit of the American Revolution to Poplar Forest! A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled Out of Many\, One is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. Guests visiting this unique traveling museum will embark on a journey through pivotal moments of our fight for freedom while learning about the Revolution’s key figures as well as the often-overlooked stories of the Indigenous Virginians\, free and enslaved African Americans\, and others whose efforts secured American independence. \nOut of Many\, One will be open to the public free of charge (admission rates are applicable to experience the historic house and surrounding grounds and to attend 1776 the Musical). Out of Many\, One will be open to the public from 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. June 26-June 28\, 2025. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation and learn about Virginia’s vital role.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/va250-mobile-museum-experience/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wagon Rides & History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come to Gross Orchard this summer every Thursday\, starting on June 12th for free wagon rides/history tour. Come explore the beauty and the history of this 5 generation orchard. \nTours will run from 10:45-11:30   and   11:45-12:30.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/wagon-rides-history-tour/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Gross’ Orchard\, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd.\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bower Center Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Beginning on June 24\, the Bower Center for the Arts will host the 4th Biennial Fiber Arts National Juried Exhibit. \nA reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday\, July 18th beginning at 5:00pm.   The public is invited to attend this free reception. It is open to the public.  As always\, admission to the galleries are free!
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/bower-center-exhibit-4-2/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Bower Center for the Arts\, 309 North Bridge Street\, Bedford\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music @ Mitchell's
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music\, great food and the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake all in one place! Click here to see who is playing each week.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/live-music-mitchells-19/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Mitchell’s Resturant & Pizzeria\, 3553 Trading Post Rd\, Huddleston\, VA\, 24104\, United States
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SUMMARY:1776 The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Revel in the revolutionary spirit of America’s Founding Fathers at Poplar Forest’s presentation of 1776—the Tony Award-winning comedy by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. View these events through the eyes of Ben (Franklin)\, Richard Henry (Lee)\, John (Adams) and Tom (Jefferson). Celebrate their contributions to our country’s history. \nBring a chair or blanket\, a picnic dinner (no outside alcoholic beverages allowed. Wine\, beer and cider will be available for sale on site)\, and friends and family for an evening of theatre under the stars. Rain date is June 28 \n$20.00/Adults (18+)\, $15/College and Youth (6-17)\, $5/under 6.  \nClick here for tickets. 
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/1776-the-musical-3/2025-06-26/
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