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Archaeology Behind the Scenes Tours

October 8, 2021 @ 11:00 am - October 9, 2021 @ 3:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until October 9, 2021

$20 – $25
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An amateur archaeologist, 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 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation, including a rare up-close look at some of the artifacts in the Poplar Forest Archaeology Lab. Admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged as spots on the tour are limited.

Tours are Friday, October 8th and Saturday, October 9th at 11am and 2pm each day.

Please note: All visitors are required to maintain social distancing protocols and wear masks while on tours and in public buildings. Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 protocols, all dates are subject to change; please visit poplarforest.org to confirm the date and time of an event.

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Start:
October 8, 2021 @ 11:00 am
End:
October 9, 2021 @ 3:00 pm
Cost:
$20 – $25
Event Categories:
Historic, Outdoor
Event Tags:
Event-featured
Website:
https://www.poplarforest.org/event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours-2021/

Venue

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
1542 Bateman Bridge Road
Forest, VA 24551 United States
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Phone
(434) 534-8120
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