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2008 Calendar of Events

   
October 4

Archaeology Open House
Tours at 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 1:15 and 2:15 p.m. Archaeologists share their latest discoveries at the current archaeological unit with a visit to the archaeology lab. Free. Admission charge for house tour.

   
October 4

Circling The Globe
Lynchburg Amateur Radio Club transmits from Poplar Forest. Free. Admission charge for house tour.

   

November 1

Historic Poplar Planting
4:30 p.m. Witness the planting of five poplar trees on Poplar Forest's north lawn, given in honor of former resident Jimmy Watts.
   

November 29

Book Signing - Nancy Carter Crump
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ms. Crump is the author of "Hearthside Cooking," which contains recipes for more than 250 historic dishes.
   

November 30

Holiday Tours
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy half price admission to Poplar Forest on the last day of the 2008 season. Stationed tours of the house will focus on early 19th century holiday traditions and food.

 

Call (434) 534-8120 for tickets or (434) 525-1806 for more information. Events are subject to change.

 

 

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