Poplar Forest home showcases Thomas Jefferson’s creative genius and legacy

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — We continue our Amazing America 250 series with the beloved retreat home of one of our founding fathers.

At Poplar Forest, Thomas Jefferson found refuge and inspiration during the later parts of his life.

Poplar Forest is a huge piece of Jefferson’s life in his retirement years that many people are unaware of,” Alyson Ramsey, the President of Poplar Forest, said.

The property sits in Bedford County…

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