
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 27, 1991                   TAG: 9103270121
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B-4   EDITION: METRO 
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POPLAR FOREST OPENS NEXT WEDNESDAY

Thomas Jefferson's historic retreat home in Bedford County will reopen to visitors for the season April 3.

Archaelogical work at Poplar Forest, Jefferson's 185-year-old octagonal house, during the winter months revealed new details about its design and its wing of offices, according to officials at the non-profit organization, which has been working to restore the site since 1984.

This spring, visitors will see the main house as it was when Jefferson was building it - and as it won't be seen again once a construction phase of restoration begins.

Visitors can tour the grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays and on some holidays through October.

by CNB