Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest
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 hot cider and cookies in the Museum Shop.
Admission is $25 per person. Reservations are required.
Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival at Poplar Forest
Eat, drink, shop and explore a gem of American history when the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival returns to Mr. 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 performances by local musicians, graze on foods by local vendors and shop the artisan market for one-of-a-kind finds. Tour the president’s private retreat at a reduced rate throughout the day.
General admission tickets—which include tastings and a complimentary Poplar Forest wine glass, while supplies last—are $30 in advance, $35 at the door; non-tasting tickets are $15; children age 6 and under, free.
Roots and Connection at Poplar Forest
Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, book talks and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest. Enjoy a catered lunch for $5 per person.
Fall Harvest Dinner at Poplar Forest
One of America’s first foodies, Thomas Jefferson had a taste for fine wines and gourmet foods. Join the president, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, in his private retreat to raise a glass to a successful harvest season and enjoy a multicourse dinner with wine pairings.
Must be 21 and over. Tickets for the Fall Harvest Dinner with Mr. Jefferson are $200 per person or $350 per couple. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased by October 13, due to catering considerations.
MENU
- Green Salad with apples, pomegranate, and feta with maple balsamic vinaigrette
- Pork Loin in a Garden Supreme Sauce (Vegetarian Option: Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash)
- Roasted Vegetables
- Garlic Mashed Red Potatoes
- Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes at Poplar Forest
Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab.
Admission is $25 (reservations are encouraged as there are limited spots on the tour). Tours available at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Salsa & Bachata Dance Night at Stable Craft Brewery
Ever wanted to learn to dance the Salsa or Cuban Bachata? Complimentary dance class from 5-6pm followed by social dance 6-9:30pm.
Event is open to Stable Craft guests. Enjoy dinner & drinks while you dance the night away under the stars.
Lunch with An Astronaut in Shenandoah National Park
Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Come enjoy lunch along with a 90-minute personalized presentation with Astronaut Tom Jones. Tom Jones, PhD, is a scientist, author, pilot and veteran NASA astronaut. He will share with you his 53 days of life in space and the making of an astronaut.
Held in Skyland’s Historic Conference Building. $18.00 per person plus taxes and gratuity. Children five years & under free. Reservations required.
Alien Eggs
Dyed Deviled Eggs
Mars Dip
Pimento Cheese Dip and Crackers
Earth Bowl
Garden Salad
Asteroid Sub
Meatball Sub with Marinara Sauce
Outer Rim
Grilled Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Sprouts, Hummus, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Moon Pies
Martians Heads
Green Dyed White Chocolate Strawberries with Eyes
Tang
Bubba Jones Time Travel in Shenandoah National Park
Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, Jeff Alt, will lead an interactive, historical time travel adventure with Bubba Jones & family and visitors will meet George Pollock who ran Stony Man Camp before Shenandoah became a National Park. Learn the unique history of Massanutten Lodge. Meet in front of Skyland’s gift shop and come prepared for a short stroll. Book signing following at the gift shop. FREE to park visitors.
Music Under the Arbor at Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
Me & Martha are weaving their magic with Mello Folk, Sizzling Bluegrass, Sultry Swing, Sweet Harmonies and hot instrumental virtuosity at Wisteria.
Yoga in the Vines at Wisteria Farm and Vineyard
Join us for Yoga in the Vines at Wisteria! Our instructor, Julie, will lead you through beginner level poses while you enjoy the scenic landscape and relaxing atmosphere of the vineyard. We have a heated indoor space in case of inclement weather.
$10.00 per person. Your ticket includes the 60-minute class plus a glass of wine.
Free Music in the Park at Shenandoah
Join us for our Free Music in the Park Series at Big Gem Park on 736 Fourth Street from 6pm-8pm. Putter Cox and Leah Hileman will be playing (Americana and Folk Music). So Mote It Beef BBQ will have food for sale. Bring your own lawn chair. Call (540) 652-8164 or visit online.
National Cave Week at Grand Caverns
Join us and celebrate Grand Caverns’ and Fountain Cave’s 50th anniversary as a National Natural Landmark during National Cave Week June 4th – 10th. Fun activities throughout the week! Check website and facebook for daily details and hours.
The Taming of the Shrew at American Shakespeare Center
Lucentio loves Bianca, but society’s rules (and her father’s bad temper) prevent her marrying until her older sister Katherina weds. But Katherina is strong-willed, outspoken, and not interested in marriage – three strikes against any woman in an era where females were considered property and required to be submissive. How much has changed in the 400 years since this play was published? See Shakespeare’s misogynistic masterwork through new eyes in ASC’s fresh staging.
Roots Concert Series at Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum American Roots Concert Series is back for the 2023 season. Join us every Sunday in August for live roots music! The final concert will feature Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band!
Virginia Rain Bluegrass Band is based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, where bluegrass roots run deep, traditional and true. They hope their music reflects the love and passion each of them has for bluegrass!
Roots Concert Series at Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum American Roots Concert Series is back for the 2023 season. Join us every Sunday in August for live roots music! The third concert will feature Lonesome Heart!
Lonesome Heart is a newly formed bluegrass band out of southwest Virginia who play new traditional and original bluegrass music.
Nikki Wright plays fiddle and sings with the group and has appeared with previous bands such as Johnny & Jeanette Williams Band and Adam McPeak and Mountain Thunder.  Scott Patrick plays guitar, sings, and is the primary songwriter of the band. He placed 2nd in the last Chris Austin Songwriter Competition at Merlefest in 2021. Banjo player, Ethan Handy, is a multi instrumentalist, that has played in multiple bands, and placed at several fiddler’s conventions around Southwest Virginia bringing home two first place ribbons from the Galax Fiddlers Convention. The bass player, Emily Handy, has played in multiple bands, placed in the band competition at Galax Fiddler’s Convention, and is the instructor and owner of Paige’s Piano Studio.  The youngest member, Eric Handy, has been playing dobro on stage in multiple bands since the age of eight, and has placed in several fiddler’s conventions around southwest Virginia during his young career.
Roots Concert Series at Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum American Roots Concert Series is back for the 2023 season. Join us every Sunday in August for live roots music! The second concert will feature Stoney Creek Bluegrass!
During its two decades of entertaining bluegrass audiences in the Mid-Atlantic region, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band has been praised as “mainstream bluegrass at its best” by Bluegrass Unlimited magazine, and named “West Virginia’s classic bluegrass band” by Around the Panhandle magazine.
Roots Concert Series at Frontier Culture Museum
The Frontier Culture Museum American Roots Concert Series is back for the 2023 season. Join us every Sunday in August for live roots music! The first concert will feature a local Staunton band, The Judy Chops!
The Judy Chops have been wowing audiences with their deft musicianship and high-energy live shows since 2008. This musical collective of family and friends has evolved from a Shenandoah Valley favorite into one of the hottest acts in the Virginia music scene. Their unique take on ‘Americana Roots Music’ is a fusion of modern and vintage musical styles, blending elements of swing, blues, rock, soul and more for a truly genre-defying sonic experience!
Harvest Festival at Frontier Culture Museum
Join the Frontier Culture Museum for our Harvest Festival. Late summer and early fall is when the wheat that would sustain you throughout the winter would be harvested. Stop by as we explore what this time of year would have been like for people around the world and across time. This event will feature hands on activities and a vendor fair. Don’t forget to stay after 5 PM that day for the first concert in our Root Concert Series.
