Holiday Candlelight Tours

Tours are December 5, 6, 7, 13, 19, and 20 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the advent of the Christmas season in Jeffersonian style at Poplar Forest. Explore the president’s cherished hideaway by candlelight on this hour-long holiday tour. See how early Americans decorated with fresh greens for the holidays as your guide paints intimate portraits of the […]

Jane Lynch’s A Swingin’ Little Christmas

Historic Academy Theatre, United States

Classic holiday tunes come to life as Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and the Tony Guerrero Quintet take the stage in “A Swingin’ Little Christmas.” This hilarious and heartwarming holiday extravaganza promises to be a delightful blend of comedy and music, ensuring a ‘swingin’ goodtime. The group has brought their joyful banter to audiences across the country, with their […]

2nd Annual Christmas Beerzaar

1257 Burnbridge Rd Forest, VA, United States

Are you an artisan with some thing to sell?! Santa will be here for free selfies! Vending here is also FREE. But space is limited. Please email AAWORKSAUSTIN@gmail.com if you'd like to vend! 🎅 https://www.facebook.com/events/1654371631776732/

Jefferson’s Passions Series: “Jefferson and the Virginia Wine Industry”

Thomas Jefferson was a man of many varied interests.  Join us at the house he deemed “the best dwelling house in the state” as we delve into topics he found particularly fascinating: from the arts to agriculture, literature to wine, philosophy to natural sciences, and more. Each talk in the series includes a wine and cheese reception following the presentation. […]

Poplar Forest – Daytime Holiday Tours

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest,1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24502, USA

Tours are December 14, 19, and 21 at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy Poplar Forest decked out for the holidays on this special daytime tour that focuses on holiday traditions of the Jefferson time period. These hour-long, docent guided tours explore how Jefferson and his family celebrated the holidays and takes a look at how the holiday season impacted the enslaved community. […]

Event Series Candlelight Wine Dinner

Candlelight Wine Dinner

Dinners are December 14th and 21st at 6:30 p.m. Step back in time to experience the magic of Christmas past at a seated holiday dinner in Thomas Jefferson’s villa. Join Mr. Jefferson, as portrayed by actor Bill Barker, to celebrate the season with a multicourse dinner with wine pairings. Following dinner Mr. Jefferson will regale his guests with stories about […]