CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST

FOREST, VA

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The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest is a non-profit organization that operates and manages the historic site of Poplar Forest, located in Forest, Virginia. The site was once the private retreat of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. He designed and oversaw the construction of the octagonal house on the property, which he used as a place of solitude and to engage in intellectual pursuits.

Today, the Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest maintains the property and operates tours for visitors to experience the historic site. The organization also conducts research and educational programs that explore the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson, as well as the history of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the property.

The site features several buildings, including the main house, kitchen, and slave quarters, which have been restored to their original condition. Visitors can take guided tours of the property, participate in hands-on workshops, and attend lectures and events that showcase the history and culture of Poplar Forest.

The Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest is committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of Thomas Jefferson and the rich history of the property, while also engaging with the local community and promoting education and historical scholarship.

CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST is a History Museum in FOREST VA. US MID #8405100665

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,688,621 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST

THE CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST
PO BOX 419
FOREST
VA
24551-0419

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CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST Information

MID # 8405100665
Name THE CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST
Alternate Name CORPORATION FOR JEFFERSONS POPLAR FOREST
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 541258296
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 2,188,731
REVENUE 1,688,621
LAT/LONG 37.353839, -79.296911
CODES FIPS State Code: 51
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 030104
US Census Block: 1023