An amateur archaeologist himself, Thomas Jefferson would surely be fascinated by the over 300,000 artifacts found on the Poplar Forest grounds since 1986. Join Poplar Forest’s archaeologists for a 90-minute walking tour focused on the latest archaeological dig sites and discoveries on the plantation; included is a visit to the Poplar Forest archaeology lab, which is typically closed to visitors. Reservations are encouraged. Tour dates are October 9 and 10 with tours starting at 11am and 2pm each day.

Price: $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door