Poplar Forest opens holiday week for first time Bob Clark December 27, 2012 1 min read Thomas Jefferson’s retreat is open this week to welcome visitors — the first time Poplar Forest has opened its doors between the Christmas and New Year holidays. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. Click here for the Poplar Forest website. About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Wintry weather forces delay in Roanoke County trash collectionNext: Recent lower gas prices may signal downward trend for 2013 Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025