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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
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NameThomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
Brief DescriptionThomas Jefferson's plantation and secluded retreat home.
TypeAttraction
CategoryHistoric Site
DescriptionPoplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's plantation and secluded retreat home, now a National Historic Landmark. Designed during the second term of his presidency, Jefferson sojourned to Poplar Forest in his retirement to find rest and leisure, rekindle his creativity, spend time with his grandchildren and escape the crowds at Monticello.

Undergoing award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours and special events.
Address1548 Bateman Bridge Road
CSZForest, VA 24551
Phone 1(434) 525-1806
Emailmedia@poplarforest.org
Handicapped AccessibleNo
Time Allowance2-3 hours
Cost$14 adults; $12 seniors; $5 age 12-18; $2 age 6-11
HoursMarch 15 - December 15; closed Thanksgiving Day
Websitewww.poplarforest.org
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Local Visitor Bureauwww.discoverlynchburg.org
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Last Updated6/23/2011
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4 Stars
Very Good		Very interesting piece of history. Was neat to see another home by Jefferson and the transformations it has gone through over the years. Now restored to it's original state, they have left evidence of how it was altered by the other owners.Middle age female06-29-10
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