Area Events
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Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting
Saturday, April 13, 2013Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest will be having its Inaugural Thomas Jefferson Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, April 13. Join Poplar Forest as they explore one of Jefferson’s household “necessaries” – the pursuit of crafting and brewing beer. The tasting will be held in the afternoon and will feature craft beer brewers from all over the state of Virginia, live music, local food vendors, area artisans and more. Tours of Mr. Jefferson’s house will also be available through the day.Ticket Prices: Admission + 10 Tastings: $25, Admission + 20 Tastings: $35 ($30 before April 12!)
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Friday Cheers Downtown
Friday, May 17, 2013Beginning May 17th, Downtown Lynchburg will present Friday Cheers at The Riverfront Festival Park on Jefferson Street. The first performance will be the 80s music group SuperHold. Gates open at 5:30 and music will be performed from 6-9 PM. $5 for admission. For the complete schedule of performers, check out the website below. -
Stargazing at Poplar Forest
Saturday, May 18, 2013Experience the night sky Jefferson-style, at his secluded retreat. Talk and stargaze with Dr. Neal Sumerlin, Retired Founding Director of the Belk Observatory at Lynchburg College. Reservations required. Please call the Museum Shop at (434) 534-8120 to reserve a space.Admission is $5.00. Ages 18 and under are free.
