Lynchburg - Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Visitors can take a guided tour through Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest plantation in Lynchburg. See his octagonal house, walk through the landscaped grounds, and learn about the plantation and the slave work force.
Poplar Forest was an important part of Thomas Jefferson's life: a private retreat, situated far from public scrutiny and the demands on his time.
Poplar Forest was an important part of Thomas Jefferson's life: a private retreat, situated far from public scrutiny and the demands on his time.
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Jefferson sojourned to Poplar Forest, his most personal architectural creation and landscape, between the ages of 66-80 to find rest and leisure, rekindle his creativity and spend time with his grandchildren.
Poplar Forest is a National Historic Landmark.
Poplar Forest is a National Historic Landmark.
Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Box 419
Forest, VA 24551-0419
United States
Box 419
Forest, VA 24551-0419
United States
Phone 1 (434) 525-1806
Fax 1 (434) 525-7252
Hours
March 15 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
