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, and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest.
Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will be served following the ceremony. […]
Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.
The Court House Hill neighborhood reflected the struggles of our nation during the turbulent years surrounding the American Civil War. This 60-minute, half-mile, guided walking tour will explore numerous marked and unmarked Civil War sites, like Court Street Methodist Church, along Court and Clay Streets with topics ranging from love and death, to secession and emancipation.
Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Register by two days in advance.
Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.
TOURS ARE OCTOBER 11TH AND 12TH AT 11 A.M. AND 2 P.M. EACH DAY. An amateur archaeologist known to have studied Native American material culture, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the more than 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites […]
Art Al Fresco Lynchburg Public Art Tour Part I Lynchburg is enhanced through public art, it defines a community, we gain value through public art – cultural, social, and economic value. Public art is a distinguishing part of our public history and our evolving culture. It reflects and reveals our society, adds meaning to our place and uniqueness to our […]
Embrace fall with a relaxing journey of watercolor instruction, wine, and light charcuterie snacks with Artist Desirée O’Toole from The Pampered Possum in the Flour District’s Atrium. Desirée will teach participants how to paint a moody palette of autumn leaves to take home at the end of class. All materials will be provided. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Each participant will […]
Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.
Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Register by two days in advance.
This November 1st Vector Space is excited to share with you the joy of leather working! All are welcome! Drop-in style attendees, will have the chance to make their own laser cut card holders or free-style their own small projects with volunteer guidance. Materials are provided (Thank you Moore & Giles!). We will also be giving multiple tours of our […]
