Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is known the world over and graces the face of the nickel. But most would be surprised to learn about Poplar Forest, Jefferson's retreat home.
Jefferson visited Poplar Forest several times a year, staying a fortnight to a month at a time.
"I write to you from a place 90 miles from Monticello, near the New London of this state, which I visit three or four times a year, & stay from a fortnight to a month at a time. I have fixed myself comfortably, keep some books here, bring others occasionally, am in the solitude of a hermit, and quite at leisure to attend to my absent friends.”The home is used for education, archaeology, tourism, and has been undergoing restoration since 1986. This is an exceptional American destination. Visit Poplar Forest online at http://www.poplarforest.org
-Thomas Jefferson
2 comments:
SM, I am excited to see renewed interest in the blog. Assuming I make it out of UD in December, I will begin posting at full strength. Until then, please excuse the delay. I look forward to reading more from you in the future, great work.
Absolutely understood. I look forward to your return. Godspeed.
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