Jefferson’s Retreat, Poplar Forest, Newly Restored
The morning after meeting with Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette of 1824 at one of the Lynchburg theaters, I suggested we visit Poplar Forest.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: Virginia – Poplar Forest
18th Century Cross Stitched Needle Case: Sewing Journal
When I first saw this kit at Poplar Forest, I recognized the similarity to an extant needle case I saw in Gail Marsh’s 18th Century Embroidery Techniques.
Jeffersonian Classicism Abundance in Virginia and Beyond
While perusing all the options, I discovered this gorgeous book: Thomas Jefferson Architect, which explores Jefferson’s architectural influence on America.
Campeche Chair: Rome to Spain to Mexico to Thomas Jefferson
Recently I sent my mom a postcard of the Colonial Williamsburg Thomas Jefferson relaxing in a campeche chair on the porch at Poplar Forest.
If Walls could talk at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest
After Jefferson’s death, Poplar Forest fell into the hands of other families who made the octagonal-shaped private retreat more utilitarian.
