Celebrate the 248th anniversary of the document that rocked the colonial world—the Declaration of Independence—in historic style at Thomas Jefferson’s Bedford County retreat. Bring your family and friends out to Poplar Forest for an afternoon filled with colonial-style entertainment, demonstrations by colonial artisans and craftspeople, archaeological displays, old-fashioned children’s activities, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and more! Grounds admission to the Independence Day Celebration is $12 for adults (ages 16+); children 15 and under are free. Add a guided tour of the octagonal villa during the 4th of July festivities; house tour tickets are $10 (ages 18+), $6 (ages 6-17) and free for children under age 6.

Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.