Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

During the Revolutionary War in 1781, Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson fled to Poplar Forest from Monticello to evade capture from British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton.

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1776 Poplar Forest Parkway Lynchburg, VA 24502

Know Before You Go

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Operating Hours

Poplar Forest is open daily mid-January through February 10am-4pm, March through November 10am-5pm, and December 1st through 30th from 10am-4pm for docent-guided or self-guided tours. Docent-guided tours are currently offered four times daily as docents are available. Poplar Forest is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Admission & Tickets

Walking trails are free and open to the public. Admission is required for access to the house and the rest of the grounds.

Accessibility & Amenities

Onsite parking is available.

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