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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

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1542 Bateman Bridge Road
Forest, VA 24551
Phone: (434) 525-1806
Fax: (434) 525-7252
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Thomas Jefferson's secluded plantation and retreat home. Exhibiting award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours, special events and school outreach programs.

Open April - November. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

General Admission Rates

Adults: $14.00
Seniors: $12.00
Youth (6-11): $2.00
Youth (12-18): $6.00
5 and under: FREE

Group Tour Services:

Group Rate: $8.00 each person
Tours year-round, by appointment
Group rates to special events

Things to Do
Shopping
Tours
Social Media Links
Directions

Things to Do

Admission Rates: $14/adults; $12/seniors; $6/Youth 12-18; $2/Youth 6-11; Free/Under 6
Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holidays Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Gift Shop:
Concessions:
Restrooms:
AAA Discount:
Handicap Accessible: Yes; ramps to Museum Shop and restrooms; wheelchair lift to house
Additional Information: Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's secluded plantation and retreat home, a National Historic Landmark and recently added to the U.S. nomination list to become a World Heritage Site. Undergoing award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest is open seven days a week, March 15 through December 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Visitors to Poplar Forest each year come from all 50 states and over 30 countries. Call (434) 525-1806 or visit www.poplarforest.org for additional information and to plan your visit.

Shopping

Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holidays Closed: Thanksgiving Day
Credit Cards Accepted:
Public Restrooms:
Handicap Accessible: Yes

Tours

Bus Parking:
Group Rates - Adults: $10.00
Group Rates - Seniors: $10.00
Group Rates - Students: $7.00 (with i.d.)
Guided Tours:
Additional Amenities for Group Tours: Poplar Forest offers guided group tours for at groups of at least 20 people. Boxed lunches may be arranged for groups in advance by calling the Museum Shop at (434) 534-8120.

Social Media Links

Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/poplarforest
Twitter Link: http://www.twitter.com/PoplarForest

Directions

Major Access Routes: Rt. 460
Miles from I-81: 45 miles
Directions: From Roanoke: Take Route 460 east for approximately 40 miles. At Route 811 turn left at light and proceed for 4.4 miles. At Route 661 turn right and proceed for one mile. Look for Poplar Forest entrance on the right.