Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Open daily for tours from Mid-January—December 30 | Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | www.poplarforest.org | www.poplarforest.org
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One of only two homes designed for his personal use, Poplar Forest served as a retreat for Jefferson after his retirement from public service in 1809. Inherited from his father-in-law in 1773, the property was a tobacco plantation housing approximately 94 enslaved men, women, and children throughout Jefferson's life. Today the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest strives to tell the story of

all who lived and worked at Poplar Forest. Open mid-March through December and weekends only mid-January through mid-March.

250 Years: Honoring Our Past, Embracing the Future -
08/25/2026

250 Years: Honoring Our Past, Embracing the Future -

A few weeks ago, we reached out to share an exciting milestone: the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding and the launch of our special $250k Challenge.

August is National Make-A Will Month, a reminder of the importance of having an up-to-date will. Designating a future gi...
08/07/2026

August is National Make-A Will Month, a reminder of the importance of having an up-to-date will. Designating a future gift costs nothing today, but ensures your legacy and our shared history are sustained for generations to come- peace of mind that your legacy will endure. In less than 20 minutes, you can easily draft or update your will completely free of charge with our partner, FreeWill. https://frwill.link/poplarforest_mawm26

We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July and that you are ready to join us for Face the Forest on 8/15/26! The early...
07/10/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July and that you are ready to join us for Face the Forest on 8/15/26! The early waves are filling up, so sign up today! Prices increase on July 25th! Meet our new mascot, Poppi the Poplar Leaf! https://www.poplarforest.org/.../face-the-forest-5k.../

Independence Day at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - Know Before You Go!
07/03/2026

Independence Day at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest - Know Before You Go!

We are deeply grateful for our Independence Day Sponsors! Their generous support is vital to the success of our Independ...
07/03/2026

We are deeply grateful for our Independence Day Sponsors! Their generous support is vital to the success of our Independence Day Celebration. Biggio Insurance Group, Coleman-Adams Construction Inc. , Central Virginia Federal Credit Union, Destination Bedford, Framatome, Progress Printing Plus

Make plans to visit Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest tomorrow to meet all of the reenactors, craftspeople, and performer...
07/03/2026

Make plans to visit Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest tomorrow to meet all of the reenactors, craftspeople, and performers who are a part of our Independence Day Celebration! The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the Declaration of Independence will be read at 1:30 p.m.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit
www.poplarforest.org/event/independence-day-celebration-2026/

Due to a last-minute change, we are seeking a food vendor to participate in our Independence Day Celebration. If you hav...
07/01/2026

Due to a last-minute change, we are seeking a food vendor to participate in our Independence Day Celebration. If you have a food truck that serves main entrees, please reach out to Tori Woods at [email protected] for this great opportunity!

Address

1776 Poplar Forest Parkway
Lynchburg, VA
24502

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14345251806

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