Last updated: 3/11/2011
Forest, Virginia
Street Address
1542 Bateman Bridge RoadForest, VA 24551
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 419Forest, VA 24551
phone: 434-525-1806
fax: 434-525-7252
web: www.poplarforest.org

Admissions

Adults - $14
Military/Seniors - $12
Group Rate - $10
College Students - $7
Youth 6-11 - $2
Youth 12-18 - $6
Youth 5 and under - Free
AAA discounts available.

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Ms. Octavia Starbuck
phone: 434-534-8108
Anna Bentson
phone:
Description

Designed and built in 1806 by Thomas Jefferson as his personal retreat and used when he was overwhelmed by visitors at Monticello. Jefferson escaped three to four times a year where he found the "solitude of a hermit" at the retreat. Restoration in progress.

History

1773-Thomas Jefferson visited Poplar Forest for the first time in September after his wife inherited the 4,812 acre plantation following the death of her father, John Wayles. 1781- Jefferson and family in seclusion at Poplar Forest after British invasion of Monticello. He worked on Notes on the State of Virginia, his only published book

Library
Access: Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Notes on the State of Poplar Forest, biannual newsletter

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Group Tours
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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