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ROOTS AND RECONNECTION: CELEBRATING OUR STORY

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

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.

Party on Pierce

1301 Pierce Street 501 Pierce St, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Festival with bands, dance groups, soul food, beer & botanical cocktail garden, upscale resale vendor, walking tours and free horse and carriage rides. At 2 pm, there will be an unveiling of our new museum exhibits featuring African American Luminaries from Pierce Street. Oral history project will be shown