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Get more benefits when you become a member and support our mission of restoring the land and architectural wonders that make Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest unforgettable.
GET MORE FROM MEMBERSHIP & LET THE LEGACY OF JEFFERSON LIVE ON
Become a member and visit for free all year long!
Make a donation of $40 or more to the Annual Fund to start your membership today. Members become part of the Friends of Poplar Forest and are eligible for several benefits throughout the year, as described below.
Become a Supporting Member of Poplar Forest Today
Join NowAll Membership Levels Include the Following Benefits:
- 10% discount on Museum Shop purchases
- Subscription to the bi-annual “Notes on the State of Poplar Forest”
- Our monthly e-Newsletter
Supporting Membership Levels
Citizen Membership
$40 per year
- Unlimited admission for one
- 10% discount on all event admissionsÂ
Dual Membership
$75 per year
- Unlimited admission for two
- 10% discount on all event admissionsÂ
Family Membership
$125 per year
- Unlimited admission for two adults and all household children under 18
- 10% discount on all event admissions
Patriot Membership
$50 per year (for ages 40 and under)
- Unlimited admission for one
- One complimentary general admission ticket to one of the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festivals or theatre program of your choice
Contributing SOCIETIES
For their generosity and support of Poplar Forest’s mission, our Contributing Societies enjoy all the benefits of a Family Membership (unlimited admission for two adults and all household children under 18, a 10% discount on all event admissions and Museum Shop purchases, plus a subscription to the bi-annual “Notes on the State of Poplar Forest” and our monthly e-Newsletter), in addition to exclusive benefits listed below.
Burgess’s Society
$250–$499 per year
- Free admission for 2 accompanied guests per visit
- Free admission for members’ grandchildren under 18
Ambassador’s Society
$500–$999 per year
- All the above benefits
- Personal, behind-the-scenes tour for members and up to 2 accompanied guests (arranged through the Poplar Forest Development Office)Â
Governor’s Society
$1,000–$2,499 per year
- All the above benefits
- Advance notice and opportunities to participate in trips, tours and lectures related to Poplar Forest and Thomas Jefferson
- 2 complimentary general admission tickets to both our “Conversations with Thomas Jefferson” series and one of the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festivals
Secretary of State’s Society
$2,500–$4,999 per year
- All the above benefits
- Invitation for 2 to President’s Society Retreat Weekend; dinner in Mr. Jefferson’s octagonal retreat on Friday night; continental breakfast on Saturday morning, with behind-the-scenes tour opportunities prior to the Conversations event Saturday evening
President’s Society
$5,000–$9,999 per year
- All the above benefits
- Invitation for 2 to President’s Society Retreat Weekend; dinner in Mr. Jefferson’s octagonal retreat on Friday night; continental breakfast on Saturday morning, with behind-the-scenes tour opportunities prior to the Conversations event Saturday evening
Regent’s Society
$10,000–$24,999 per year
- All the above benefits
- Complimentary private Candlelight Tour for up to 4 people (offered on select dates in late November/early December)
The Thomas Jefferson Society
$25,000+ per year
- All the above benefits
- Wine reception for up to 4 people following private Candlelight Tour (in lower level of octagonal retreat)
Friends who include Jefferson’s Poplar Forest in their estate plans are recognized as members of the Thomas Jefferson Circle. For more information visit the Legacy Giving page on this site, or contact the Development Office at 434.534.8116 or development@poplarforest.org. Your gift is a pledge to strengthen our ability to keep Jefferson’s legacy alive and his beloved retreat home open for future generations. Thank you for joining us on the journey to preserve, inspire and tell the emerging story of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest.
Become a Member and Show Your Support for Jefferson’s Legacy
Join TodayFRIENDS OF THE PARKWAY MEMBERSHIP
Love our new Parkway? Consider a membership where your contributions will go directly to the upkeep and preservation of the Poplar Forest Parkway and trail system, including interpretive exhibits to come. Visit this page for information about our Friends of the Parkway Membership program!