Talks every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Join Poplar Forest’s Department of Archaeology and Landscapes every Friday at 1:30 PM through November 22 for an in-depth look into their current excavations and what they are learning about the people who lived in and around the 1857 Slave Dwelling. While the 1857 Slave Dwelling was built after Jefferson’s lifetime, it is historically […]
The Forest Farmer’s Market is an outdoor market, with Producer only farmer and artisan products!
Come downtown and experience one of the nation’s oldest markets! The Lynchburg Community Market plays an important role in our beautiful downtown as a community gathering place offering the very best products from our region. Each season offers variety of fresh produce and many other items. Stop by to see what keeps us local and proud!
Join the Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors for the Roots and Reconnection Festival, a special event to honor, celebrate, and educate about the life, culture, and history of the enslaved Africans who lived and worked on the plantation, as well as the culture and life of African Americans today. This […]
Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest.
The Blue Ridge Bee Festival is a FREE community event aimed to promote all things bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the Blue Ridge region! The festival will be hosted at Falling Creek Park in Bedford, Virginia, 10am-6pm. The festival will have: -A swarm of 50+ vendors -Guest Speakers -Honey Tasteing -6 observation hives -Kids Activities -Music -Food […]
Put on your walking shoes and take a stroll through Downtown Lynchburg while hearing stories of local tragedies and history of the area. There will also be 2 demos of paranormal detection equipment, including the SBJ7 Spirit Box. Every Friday and Saturday at 7. Meets at Community Market fountain.