• Home
  • Things to Do
    • All Things to Do
    • Arts & Culture
    • Historic
    • Indoor Activities
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Shopping
    • Pet Friendly LYH
  • Eat
    • All Dining
    • Kid Friendly
    • Local Flavor
    • Outdoor Dining
  • Drink
    • All Drink
    • Breweries & Tap Rooms
    • Wineries & Wine Bars
  • Stay
    • All Lodging
    • Air BnB
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Campsites & RV Parks
    • Hotels
  • Plan
    • Meetings & Conferences
    • Group Tour & Travel
    • LYH Virtual FAM Tour
    • Weddings in LYH
    • LYH Sports
    • Trip Ideas
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • City Special Events
  • Our Blog

LYH – Lynchburg Tourism

  • Home
  • Things to Do
    • All Things to Do
    • Arts & Culture
    • Historic
    • Indoor Activities
    • Outdoor Activities
    • Shopping
    • Pet Friendly LYH
  • Eat
    • All Dining
    • Kid Friendly
    • Local Flavor
    • Outdoor Dining
  • Drink
    • All Drink
    • Breweries & Tap Rooms
    • Wineries & Wine Bars
  • Stay
    • All Lodging
    • Air BnB
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Campsites & RV Parks
    • Hotels
  • Plan
    • Meetings & Conferences
    • Group Tour & Travel
    • LYH Virtual FAM Tour
    • Weddings in LYH
    • LYH Sports
    • Trip Ideas
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • City Special Events
  • Our Blog
Loading Events

« All Events

  • This event has passed.

Architectural Restoration Behind the Scenes Tours

May 3, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every day that begins at 11:00 am, repeating until May 9, 2020

$20 – $25
  • « First Fridays Lynchburg
  • Rose Thursday »

Explore the architectural design, history and restoration of Thomas Jefferson’s Palladian-style villa. This hour-long, behind-the-scenes tour is guided by Travis McDonald, Poplar Forest’s Director of Architectural Restoration, who has overseen restoration since it began in 1989.

You’ll learn how the restoration architects, architectural historians and craftsmen are meticulously restoring Jefferson’s vision for the “best dwelling house in the state.” Admission is $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door; reservations are encouraged.

Event is Sunday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 10 with tours starting at 11am and 2pm each day.

  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live

Details

Date:
May 3, 2020
Time:
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost:
$20 – $25
Event Categories:
Educational, Historic, Tours
Event Tags:
Event-featured
Website:
https://www.poplarforest.org/event/architectural-restoration-behind-the-scenes-tours-2020/

Venue

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
1542 Bateman Bridge Road
Forest, VA 24551 United States
+ Google Map
Phone
(434) 534-8120
View Venue Website

Related Events

  • Downtown Lynchburg Walking Ghost Tour

    July 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 13, 2029

  • Blue Stars Museums

    July 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 1, 2025

  • Blue Stars Museums

    July 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    |Recurring Event (See all)

    An event every day that begins at 10:00 am, repeating until September 1, 2025

  • « First Fridays Lynchburg
  • Rose Thursday »

[javascript protected email address]

(800) 732-5821

  • Things to Do
  • Eat
  • Drink
  • Stay
  • Blog
  • Brand Center
  • Film Guidelines
  • Submit an Event
  • Getting Here
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2025 Office of Economic Development and Tourism, All rights reserved.
Site by 434 Marketing