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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the birth of America and the 244th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with some good early-American-style fun at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat. \nEnjoy colonial-style entertainment\, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople\, colonial militia recruiting\, archaeological displays\, old-fashioned children’s activities\, pony rides\, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more! \nAdmission to the Independence Day festivities is $10 for adults (ages 16+); $3 for youth (ages 7—15); and free for children (ages 6 and under). House tours are available for a discounted rate.
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SUMMARY:Father's Day at Poplar Forest
DESCRIPTION:Treat Dad to a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat and plantation grounds on his special day. Enjoy the tranquility of the natural landscape that once inspired Jefferson’s creativity; take an hour-long guided tour of the villa inspired by the architecture Jefferson encountered while serving as a diplomat in Europe; and discover what life at Poplar Forest may have been like for Jefferson and his family\, and the enslaved fathers and sons who lived and toiled on the plantation. \nFree for fathers all day! \n 
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SUMMARY:Mother’s Day & Women of Poplar Forest Talks
DESCRIPTION:Discover the feminine side of Poplar Forest on this Women of Poplar Forest Mother’s Day talk. Meet the mothers and daughters—both free and enslaved—who lived and worked on the property over the past 200 years\, through true stories that have been documented in letters and archaeological evidence. Get acquainted with the ladies of the house from Martha Wayles Jefferson\, who\, with her husband\, Thomas Jefferson\, inherited the plantation from her father in 1773\, to Sally Watts\, who became the matriarch of the house in the 1940s\, to Cate and her daughter Hannah\, who were enslaved at Poplar Forest. Women of Poplar Forest Talks are included with admission. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Talks at 1 PM & 3 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdmission is free for mothers all day!
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/mothers-day-women-of-poplar-forest-talks-2/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at 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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-03-14/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at 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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
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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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at 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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-03-01/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at 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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-02-29/
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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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-02-23/
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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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-02-22/
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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 at your own pace. And on Saturdays\, join us for parlor talks led by experts on subjects related to Jefferson’s time. \nPARLOR TALKS SCHEDULE \nGROWING UP AT POPLAR FOREST\nSaturday\, March 7 at 1:00 p.m.\nDiscover what it was like to live at Poplar Forest. Stephen Watts\, whose family was the last to own and live at Poplar Forest\, shares his memories of growing up in Thomas Jefferson’s octagonal retreat. \nOPENING WEEKEND TRAIL HIKE\nSaturday\, March 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nExplore the natural landscape that captivated Thomas Jefferson. Join Dr. Eric Protesting\, the Director of Archaeology and Landscapes at Poplar Forest\, for an afternoon trek through the woodlands and meadows\, and around the creeks on the plantation grounds. \nHEARTH COOKING\nSunday\, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.\nLearn about the art of Hearth Cooking and ten Jefferson family recipes in the Founding Father’s own hand that survive today. Presented by Mary Kesler\, Coordinator of Historical References and Themed Tours\, and Vince Fastabend\, Facilities Manager. \nWinter Weekends are Saturdays and Sundays only from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—last admittance at 3 p.m.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-02-16/
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SUMMARY:Winter Weekends at Poplar Forest
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URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-02-15/
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URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/winter-weekends-at-poplar-forest/2020-01-26/
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URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/candlelight-tours-2/2019-12-12/
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays\, by sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Tours end in the restored Jefferson-era kitchen with hearth cooking demonstrations. Admission is $20 per person; reservations are required. \nTOUR SCHEDULE:\nThursdays\, December 5\, 12 and 19 at 5:30 p.m. each evening\nFridays and Saturdays\, December 6\, 13\, 20 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each evening. \n\nTickets
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/candlelight-tours-2/2019-12-06/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tour the president’s cherished hideaway decorated for the holidays on these hour-long tours. Experience the villa by candlelight while your guide paints a portrait of the ways the Jefferson family and their enslaved workers spent the holidays\, by sharing true stories and anecdotes gathered from Jefferson’s letters and diaries. Tours end in the restored Jefferson-era kitchen with hearth cooking demonstrations. Admission is $20 per person; reservations are required. \nTOUR SCHEDULE:\nThursdays\, December 5\, 12 and 19 at 5:30 p.m. each evening\nFridays and Saturdays\, December 6\, 13\, 20 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. each evening. \n\nTickets
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/candlelight-tours-2/2019-12-05/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, 687 Poplar Forest Dr.\, Forest\, VA\, 24551\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T170000
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Discover unique gifts for everyone on your list at Poplar Forest’s Museum Shop this holiday season! Join us for a day of wreath making demonstrations\, tastings\, colonial Christmas crafts for kids\, a special display of archaeological artifacts found on the plantation and a book signing by Laura Macaluso\, author of Colonial Klaus in Thomas Jefferson’s House and A Guide to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia. Shop for remarkable stocking stuffers and special gifts\, save 20% on all full-price merchandise and help support Poplar Forest in the process. \nDiscover exclusive and handmade gifts and stocking stuffers you won’t find anywhere else. Choose from our extensive selection of books on Jefferson’s America\, t-shirts\, scarves and Poplar Forest ornaments\, in addition to redware pottery\, wooden desk accessories and other unique items handcrafted by local artisans. Taste savory cheese straws\, jolly jams and jellies—all Virginia-made—along with Poplar Forest’s own spiced cider mix. \nAdmission to Poplar Forest is not needed to explore the offerings in the Museum Shop. For more information\, please contact the Museum Shop at 434.534.8120.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/museum-store-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191116T170000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, drink\, shop and explore a gem 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\, preservation and interpretation of the Founding Father’s secluded Bedford County retreat. \nDon’t miss out on our 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. \nTickets
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/thomas-jefferson-wine-festival-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T110000
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours
DESCRIPTION:An amateur archaeologist himself\, Thomas Jefferson is credited by some for setting the standard 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; included is a stop in the Poplar Forest archaeology lab\, which is typically closed to visitors. Admission is $20 per person in advance\, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.
URL:https://www.destinationbedfordva.com/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2/2019-10-12/
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