Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

11/04/2026

This mention of Poplar Forest is part of the documentary, "Thomas Jefferson," that originally aired in 1997 on PBS.

11/04/2026

Join us on Saturday, November 7th, for a day filled with fall fun, great w**e, local flavor, and community spirit! Celebrate the beauty of the season while enjoying tastings from local w**eries, browsing unique handmade goods and one-of-a-kind finds from talented craft vendors, and indulging in delicious food from a variety of local favorites. We can't wait to welcome you for a wonderful day of w**e, shopping, food, music, and memories! Attending artisans are:
Chainsaw Carvings by Robert
Eye of the Forest
Florecer Studio
Gutierrez Woodworking
Happy Bees Apiary
Kingsfold Farm
Magnolia Cove Farm
Mars K**b Farm
MiNia Designs
Myra's Table
Raisin Kane Farm
Ry's Pies 'N Cobblers, LLC
Sophia's Creative Glassworks
Sophie P. Adams Fine Art
Sticks and Stones
Studio 43 Pottery
The Sterling Peacock

Purchase tickets online before the price increases day of:
https://www.poplarforest.org/event/fall-thomas-jefferson-w**e-festival-2026/

11/03/2026

Make this Saturday one to remember at the Thomas Jefferson Fall W**e Festival! Join us November 7th for a day filled with local w**eries, unique craft vendors, delicious food, and live entertainment. Gather your friends and come enjoy the fall festivities! W**eries attending are:
Cobbler Mountain C***r
DeVault Vineyards
Elk Island W**ery
Fables & Feathers W**ery
Front Four Cellars
Lazy Days W**ery
Mattaponi W**ery
Muddy Paws W**ery
Notaviva Vineyards
Rebec Vineyards
Sweet Briar College Vineyards
Twisted Pines Farm & Vineyard
Vibin' with Val
Wind Vineyards
Woodbine Vineyards & W**ery

Purchase tickets online before the price increases day of:
https://www.poplarforest.org/event/fall-thomas-jefferson-w**e-festival-2026/

10/30/2026

Join us for a day of history, w**e and local flavor at the Thomas Jefferson W**e Festival, returning next Saturday to Poplar Forest! Celebrate Jefferson’s lasting legacy as the father of Virginia w**e with tastings from a variety of regional w**eries. Enjoy the sounds of live music, delicious offerings from local food vendors, and browse the artisan market for unique treasures. It’s the perfect opportunity to sip, shop and explore a special piece of American history!

Purchase tickets online before the price increases day of:
https://www.poplarforest.org/event/fall-thomas-jefferson-w**e-festival-2026/

10/22/2026

10/20/2026

Join us on October 23 at 5:30 pm as we welcome travel writer, author, and nationally syndicated broadcaster and storyteller Bill Clevlen, who will share stories from his newest book, Presidential Road Trips. Clevlen's latest book will aid in the discovery of 100 historic destinations where American presidents made their mark, including Poplar Forest! Copies of Clevlen's book are available to purchase in the Poplar Forest Museum Shop, which will be open before the event. This event is free with Poplar Forest general admission; purchase tickets here: https://www.poplarforest.org/tickets/

Visitors are encouraged to arrive by 4 pm to tour the historic house, which will be open until 5:15 pm to accommodate Book Talk attendees.

10/19/2026

Experience an evening of fine w**e and gourmet foods this Saturday, Oct. 24 at our Fall Harvest Dinner! Join Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful harvest season with a multi-course dinner and w**e pairing.
Only a few days left to purchase tickets! Attendees must be 21 and over. Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/FallHarvestDinner

10/19/2026

October 19-25, 2026, is National Estate Planning Awareness Week!

📌 Only 32% of Americans have a will.
📌 43% of people lacking a will simply haven't gotten around to it.
📌 40% believe they don't own enough to make a will worthwhile.
📌 Many assume drafting a will is too expensive or complicated.

As we consider decisions to make before the end of 2026, our partner, FreeWill, provides a valuable resource that makes creating your will quick, easy and FREE. This week presents the perfect opportunity to get started on your plans. Click the link below to get started: https://frwill.link/poplarforest1026

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

10/10/2026

Join us as we welcome Dr. Brian Alexander, Associate Professor of Politics at Washington & Lee University, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, “Jefferson’s Manual of Parliamentary Practice”. Dr. Alexander will share his fascinating research—which began with the discovery of Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten notes in the university archives—uncovering the definitive 1812 edition of the text. Copies of Alexander's book are available to purchase in the Poplar Forest Museum Shop! A Q&A session and refreshments will follow the presentation.

This event is included with general admission tickets, which can be purchased here: https://www.poplarforest.org/tickets/

10/09/2026

The "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation" traveling exhibit is on loan from Virginia Museum of History & Culture and will be located in the lower level of Thomas Jefferson's historic retreat home through November 13, 2026. Experience the Revolution as featured on 10 double-sided banners during our continued commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and our nation!

This exhibit is included with Poplar Forest general admission tickets, which can be purchased here: https://www.poplarforest.org/tickets/