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Thomas Jefferson's Modern Palladian Villa
(Arts)
History buffs, artists, and art historians will thoroughly enjoy this presentation by Travis McDonald, Director of Architectural Restoration at Poplar Forest. Travis will speak on methods for restoring historical landmarks and monuments at Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson's plantation and plantation house in Bedford County, Virginia, near Lynchburg. Jefferson built Poplar Forest as a place to escape the hordes of visitors at Monticello and seek the "solitude of a hermit." It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970. It is operated as a historic house museum by the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest. More information...
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