“Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat”
Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat. It is one of only two homes Thomas Jefferson designed and created for his own use. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior, today it is an exciting opportunity to “be there at the beginning”— to experience the award-winning rescue, archaeological exploration, and restoration of one of America’s most important national landmarks. Our mission is to preserve Thomas Jefferson's personal retreat and to inspire the public to explore his enduring legacy and his belief in the boundless freedom of the human mind. The nonprofit Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest was formed in December 1983 by a group of individuals to lead the rescue of Jefferson’s endangered retreat for the cultural and educational benefit of the public—now and for future generations. In January 1984 the Corporation succeeded in taking title to a 50-acre parcel of land which was all that remained with the original buildings at the heart of Jefferson’s original plantation. Visitors from all 50 states and more than 80 countries have come to Poplar Forest to experience Thomas Jefferson, the private man, and his ideas. They are witnessing archaeologists bringing new information to light and craftsmen painstakingly restoring Jefferson’s ideal space for his personal pursuit of happiness.
Wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and engaging. The grounds are beautiful and the experience to better understand our history was very rewarding.
Wonderful tour - the guide was very knowledgeable. The house is unique, feels like you're visiting a place very special to Pres. Jefferson with views he enjoyed. Well worth a trip.
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