Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Tour guides need better historical training

The restoration process underway at Poplar Forest is interesting and is being very well done. The quality of the tours being offered, however, is low. Our tour guide, Darla, was very knowledgeable abo...

Well worth seeking out this special place…

Having been to Monticello several times, we were interested in avoid the crowds and see Jefferson’s “country villa”, built later in life as a refuge. Saved from demolition in the ‘80s, the house snd ...

Worth a visit

Poplar Forest is easily reachable if you are in the Lynchburg area. The home is not furnished (except for the dining room). But half the house has been reproduced with wall coverings, draperies, of ...

Great tour

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Larry Bogue and I had a great visit. It's always great to support history and the non profits that take care of these historical properties.

Wonderful

Very interesting part of history the beginning film was great and very informative. The tour was fun don’t miss out on the downstairs exhibit and how it was changed from what it was to a modern buildi...