Thomas Jefferson owned property in Bedford County called Poplar Forest beginning in 1773. When the British invaded Virginia, they set out to capture Jefferson who was Governor at the time. Jefferson moved the government from Richmond to Charlottesville in 1781, but was in imminent danger of capture. A local man, Jack Jouett overheard British officers discussing their plan at a local tavern and set off in the night to warn Jefferson at Monticello. Upon hearing the British were well on their way to Monticello, he and his family escaped to Poplar Forest in Bedford, staying on the grounds for two months.
An Introduction to Woodworking with Poplar Forest's Restoration DepartmentThomas Jeffersonâs Poplar Forest has been meticulously restored back to its Jefferson-era appearance after 40 years of dedicated work by the Poplar ... Read More
Discover Your Roots: A Beginnerâs Guide to GenealogyJoin Thomas Jeffersonâs Poplar Forestâs African American Advisory Group for this special talk and workshop uncovering how you can get started with... Read More
Hands On Woodworking Workshop with Poplar Forest's Restoration DepartmentThomas Jeffersonâs Poplar Forest has been meticulously restored back to its Jefferson-era appearance after 40 years of dedicated work by the Poplar ... Read More
Spring Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival Thomas Jeffersonâs Poplar Forest introduces the first annual Spring Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival this April! Join us for a day filled with winerie... Read More