Thomas Jefferson held July 4th as “the only birthday I ever commemorate…” Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest, his Bedford County retreat, to celebrate in historic style the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and more!

Tickets to the Independence Day Celebration are $15 per person (ages 16+), free for kids under 16. House tours are available for a reduced rate during the event at $10 for adults (ages 18+), $7 for youth (ages 6–17) and free for children under 6.

Friday, July 4 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.