NOTE: In light of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus and the recommendations of federal, state, and local agencies, Poplar Forest is currently closed to the public and this event has been postponed. Any decisions regarding rescheduling events will be made later this spring. Thank you for your patience, support and understanding of our attention to the health and safety of our visitors, employees, and volunteers.

Sunday, May 3 & Saturday, may 9—Tours at 11 AM & 2 PM each day

Explore the architectural design, history and restoration of Thomas Jefferson’s Palladian-style villa on this hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour guided by the architectural historian who has overseen the restoration since it began in 1989.

Join Travis McDonald, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration, on the tour and discover how the restoration architects, architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state…” Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.