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november
02aug(aug 2)1:30 pm22nov(nov 22)2:30 pmFriday Field Days at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and
Event Details
Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling.
Cost is included with the general admission.
Time
August 2 (Saturday) 1:30 pm - November 22 (Saturday) 2:30 pm
08nov11:00 am5:00 pmFall Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Thomas Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s
Event Details
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Thomas Jefferson’s south lawn. Join Poplar Forest in celebrating Jefferson’s legacy as the father of Virginia wine with tastings from multiple regional wineries. Enjoy live music performances, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds.
Cost: General admission tickets, which include tasting and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass (while supplies last), are $35 in advance and $40 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door; children ages 6 and under free.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
december
05dec(dec 5)5:30 pm06(dec 6)8:30 pmHoliday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early
Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by refreshments in the Museum Shop.
December 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025
5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm each night
Cost: $30 pp. Reservations are required.
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Time
5 (Friday) 5:30 pm - 6 (Saturday) 8:30 pm
11dec(dec 11)5:30 pm12(dec 12)8:30 pmHoliday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early
Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by refreshments in the Museum Shop.
December 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025
5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm each night
Cost: $30 pp. Reservations are required.
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Time
11 (Thursday) 5:30 pm - 12 (Friday) 8:30 pm
13dec11:00 am12:00 pmDaytime Holiday Tours at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours
Event Details
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. These tours are only offered twice in December and reservations are strongly recommended.
Tickets areÂ
- $30 for adults 18+
- $17 for college students and teens (ages 12-17)Â
- $11 for youth (ages 6-11)
- under 6 free
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
13dec6:30 pm8:30 pmCandlelight Wine Dinner at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill
Event Details
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular during his time. Must be 21 and older.
- $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and must be made at least a week prior to dinner for catering consideration.
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Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
18dec(dec 18)5:30 pm19(dec 19)8:30 pmHoliday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early
Event Details
Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the Jefferson family’s celebration and Christmas at the Quarter Site, drawn from true stories and anecdotes discovered in Jefferson’s letters and diaries. The tour is followed by refreshments in the Museum Shop.
December 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 2025
5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm each night
Cost: $30 pp. Reservations are required.
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Time
18 (Thursday) 5:30 pm - 19 (Friday) 8:30 pm
20dec11:00 am12:00 pmDaytime Holiday Tours at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours
Event Details
Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. These tours are only offered twice in December and reservations are strongly recommended.
Tickets areÂ
- $30 for adults 18+
- $17 for college students and teens (ages 12-17)Â
- $11 for youth (ages 6-11)
- under 6 free
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
20dec6:30 pm8:30 pmCandlelight Wine Dinner at Poplar Forest

Event Details
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill
Event Details
Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about the holiday traditions popular during his time. Must be 21 and older.
- $200 per person or $375 per couple. Reservations are required and must be made at least a week prior to dinner for catering consideration.
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Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm





