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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, Forest

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Pursue Happiness! Plan your visit to explore the private world of Thomas Jefferson at Poplar Forest, his secluded retreat home. Poplar Forest is open to the public seven days a week, March 15 through December 30.

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Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Reviews

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• By Phillip W

  Not to be missed, capturing the genius and eccentricities of the man. The excellent introductory video is an interview with an older and hearty Jefferson, winningly portrayed. Well-led docent tours of...  more »

• By Eric B

  The bones of the building are still, and will continue to be, visible to the tourist. Absolutely marvelous. They have detailed written information by Thomas himself as to how it was built and why. Awe...  more »

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• By Lissa Rickman

  Been to Monticello dozens of times but my first visit to Poplar Forest. The staff is obviously passionate about retaining the history of the place, very knowledgeable and accomadating. We really enjoyed the place and hope to go back in a few years to see the progress they have made.

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• By Joyce Prepis

  We were left a bit disappointed by this experience. The land was beautiful and impressive during the drive in, people were extremely nice, but the paid tour experience was lack luster. The $16/per adult entrance fee was steep for touring the small house. The video shown at the beginning of the tour was very dry and presented as an actor portraying Jefferson in a long winded soliloquy. It'd be better if they broke it up by interviewing historians, since Jefferson was fascinating. I was hoping for the same quality as an NPS historic site and didn't get that.

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