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Jefferson Poplar Forest Restoration Fund

4.1 (7 reviews)

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Jules V.

Jefferson's retreat home is very lovely. The home's exterior renovation is complete. The interior is not complete. But the "bones" of the interior are very nice and you can just imagine Jefferson walking through the octagonal shaped home. The home has been owned by several families who updated it with modern conveniences, showers, plumbing, etc. All of that had to be ripped out completely to restore the home to the way it was when Jefferson occupied it. He had a marvelous eye for design! The families that lived in it after Jefferson's death, changed many of his ideas...took out some of the windows from the original design, etc and pretty much took away the beautiful symmetry. There was also a fire that destroyed the original wood. But the restoration team researched through Jefferson's letters and built it back to the original plans. And it is a beautifully designed retreat home where Jefferson came to escape the pressures of public life. The archaeology dig is not complete in the Front & Back lawns.. But being able to see the different areas 'unearthed' while they dig for history is fascinating. And this makes it a very interesting tour. There are many artifacts displayed that were found on the grounds that speak volumes about the history of Poplar Forest. We are so glad we visited this beautful homesite and we hope that the restoration efforts will continue. The crews have done a superior job with the work they have done so far. And we just want extend our appreciation to them for saving this historical landmark.. It gives everyone a little more opportunity to peer into Jefferson's beautiful mind. He was way ahead of his time. Thank you!

Sam B.

What an Incredible an intricate detailed house Thomas Jefferson designed. The tour guides are great, friendly and give you an in depth tour of the house. Make sure you spend sometime in the bottom portion of the house. If you love history this is a must stop.

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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

4.2(30 reviews)
1.4 mi

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a perfect pairing to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Get the…read morecombo ticket, you'll save a good deal of cash! There are guided tours available on a schedule, but we preferred to wander at our own pace. You can go in the house, just be nice and don't touch stuff. They had a free kennel on site, but we couldn't figure out how to work it, and dog's are allowed to stroll the grounds, so we just took turns going inside. I loved walking on the roof, and the cellar was extremely interesting! The shape of the home was intriguing, and there was a ton of information available to read and discover!!

Had the opportunity to travel back East to enjoy some fall activities with friends from my DC days…read more We chose to attend the annual Thomas Jefferson Fall Wine Festival at Poplar Forest. Something we used to do as a group. I once worked for a vineyard in Leesburg VA that closed in recent years yet reminisced with the owner of Notaviva a nearby vineyard that knew the owners. The Founder of Notaviva wrote a book about thier wine and farming journey, pairing elements of wine and music. I really enjoyed the cabernet franc from the property. It may be a surprise that you can order the wine in a bag. Not a bottle and not a box, but a packable bag! It was a beautiful November 70 degree day and the event provided programs, glasses and live music to name a few things. A beautiful day at this historic property. #FallFestival #WineFestival #JeffersonsPoplarForest #CentralVA

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Jubal Early Monument - Jubal Early Monument, Lynchburg

Jubal Early Monument

4.0(1 review)
5.8 mi

This historical marker and the very tall granite obelisk are dedicated to Confederate Lieutenant…read moreGeneral Jubal Early. It is located on a triangular corner of a mini-mart. The marker reads, "Fort Early. Named for Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal A. Early, this roughly square earthen redoubt served as a part of the outer line of defense for Lynchburg in June 1864. Fort Early and the outer fortifications were constructed to provide additional protection for the vital railroad facilities in Lynchburg threatened by Union Maj. Gen. David Hunter's troops after Early arrived on 17 June. On 18 June, Hunter advanced his troops towards Confederate positions, while Union artillery bombarded Fort Early and other Confederate fortifications. After a number of unsuccessful assaults during the day, Hunter ordered a retreat that night. His troops withdrew to the southwest toward present-day Roanoke." Online, there is a lot more information. Jubal Anderson Early was a Virginia lawyer and politician. He was trained at the United States Military Academy (aka West Point) and resigned his U.S. Army commission after the Second Seminole War and his Virginia military commission after the Mexican-American War, in both cases to practice law and participate in politics. Early accepted a Virginia and later Confederate military commission as the American Civil War began, Early fought in the Eastern Theater throughout the conflict. He commanded a division under Generals Stonewall Jackson and Richard Ewell, and later commanded a corps. A key Confederate defender of the Shenandoah Valley, during the Valley Campaigns of 1864, Early made daring raids to the outskirts of Washington, D.C., and as far as York, Pennsylvania. Particularly after the death of Gen. Robert E. Lee in 1870, Early delivered speeches establishing the Lost Cause position. Early helped found the Southern Historical Society and memorial associations. So while he was certainly a hero to Lynchburg and the Confederacy, he was clearly not willing to accept defeat. It's a very beautiful monument here and that's why I rate it four stars. [Review 15069 overall, 571 of 2021, number 1287 in Virginia.]

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