Thomas Jefferson was a man of gourmet tastes. You might say that he was America’s first foodie. He had his enslaved chef, James Hemings, trained as a Chef de Cuisine in Paris, France, and designed his kitchen at Poplar Forest in the latest French style. Join the president—as portrayed by actor Bill Barker—in his private villa for a multicourse dinner with wine pairings, and raise a glass to a successful harvest season. Must be 21 and over. Tickets for the Fall Harvest Dinner with Mr. Jefferson are $200 per person or $350 per couple. Reservations are required and tickets must be purchased by October 11, due to catering considerations.

Saturday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m.