Poplar Forest: Press Release

Poplar Forest Hosts Author Alan Crawford on April 5

Author of “Twilight at Monticello” to sign copies

Forest, VA -- Alan Pell Crawford, author of the latest book on Thomas Jefferson, Twilight at Monticello: the Final Years of Thomas Jefferson, will be at Poplar Forest on Saturday, April 5, 2008 to talk with visitors and sign copies of his book. The book signing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Poplar Forest Museum Shop.

In Twilight at Monticello, Mr. Crawford examines Thomas Jefferson’s final years, focusing on the nearly 20 years that followed his presidency – from his return to Virginia in 1809 until his death in 1826. The book has been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, Publishers Weekly and the San Francisco Examiner. “Crawford,” the Houston Chronicle wrote, “presents a new Jefferson for a new generation."

Alan Pell Crawford is the author of several books and his writings have appeared in American History, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. He is a regular book reviewer for The Wall Street Journal. Recently, Crawford has had a residential fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.

About Poplar Forest

Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's secluded plantation and retreat home, now a National Historic Landmark. Undergoing award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours, special events, and school outreach programs. Poplar Forest is open April through November, Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (434) 525-1806 or visit www.poplarforest.org for additional information.


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PDF format Printer friendly format	Poplar Forest Hosts Author Alan Crawford on April 5 Author of “Twilight at Monticello” to sign copies Forest, VA -- Alan Pell Crawford, author of the latest book on Thomas Jefferson, Twilight at Monticello: the Final Years of Thomas Jefferson, will be at Poplar Forest on Saturday, April 5, 2008 to talk with visitors and sign copies of his book. The book signing will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Poplar Forest Museum Shop. In Twilight at Monticello, Mr. Crawford examines Thomas Jefferson’s final years, focusing on the nearly 20 years that followed his presidency – from his return to Virginia in 1809 until his death in 1826. The book has been reviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Sun Times, Washington Post, Publishers Weekly and the San Francisco Examiner. “Crawford,” the Houston Chronicle wrote, “presents a new Jefferson for a new generation." Alan Pell Crawford is the author of several books and his writings have appeared in American History, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. He is a regular book reviewer for The Wall Street Journal. Recently, Crawford has had a residential fellowship at the International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. He lives in Richmond, Virginia. About Poplar Forest Poplar Forest is Thomas Jefferson's secluded plantation and retreat home, now a National Historic Landmark. Undergoing award-winning restoration and archaeology, Poplar Forest offers tours, special events, and school outreach programs. Poplar Forest is open April through November, Wednesday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (434) 525-1806 or visit www.poplarforest.org for additional information.