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Thank you for the video. I believe the metal "fireback" was used to radiate heat to those sitting in front of the fire far more than it was used to "protect brick." Jefferson would have had the means to replace bricks when needed. Why would he care about protecting brick? We see very old "firebacks" in the 1600 "Chateaus" of France with huge, 300 pound pieces of metal in the back. This is for warmth and heat. Also, if the second fireplace is a Rumford, the metal "fireback" would not "angle in" much, if the back of the fireplace brick did not angle in, or at least, the angle would be less. Rumfords are flat backs.

"But it's my house and I can do what I like" nice

There. Are. Two. Thomas Jefferson

How was he building this if he was constantly in terrible debt?

A lot of slave bodies were buried in that soil that you all walk on for pleasure and fun . Just imagine how many bodies over the many years of slavery are buried deep in that soil. This is a graveyard and very dark feeling. No way

“ bodies hang from the poplar tree”

Brilliant ! excellent! , thank you!🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️

Any way to get a paint match to the parlor or dining room ?

How in the heck did you do this?

During the 18th and 19th century it was fashionable for men in prestigious positions to have a smaller, less formal place to relax with intimates. Monticello seems simple compared to the castles of Europe, but w/all those elegant antiques and evidence of Jefferson's creative genius, it may have been rather hard trying to relax to a great degree; the world was in a whirlwind w/a revolution happening and many scientific discoveries being unveiled! Also, the route to the place could have varied, being rough at times of the year. The west coast of California is in a similar, whacky weather state (early 2024). Viewing the decorations on the $1 American Bill, I imagined that I saw one of the great ladies of the time, dressed as if for a party, bending under a fallen tree, perhaps in order to get from a coach to the portico. Jefferson was known for his famous relationship w/Maria Cosway, famous for her knowledge of Europe and it's culture, art etc.

Any chance of having cameras above the workbench if you do this type demonstration again?

How often are the seminars going to be held? We live close to Poplar Forest and would like to attend in person.

I’ve been there it’s really cool

Many thanks for this information.

Well played, TJPF…

Thank you so much for this unique tour! Very informative.

That is absolutely fantastic - works great on the iPhone!

I’m grateful that Thomas Jefferson Poplar Forest allowed me to do this. This is one of the longer tours I’ve done but worth every second!

What year is this for young TJ?

I have been following the restoration of Poplar Forest for years and am thrilled to see the completion of these rooms. They are so serenely elegant. I wonder if the windows were left uncurtained, and if the walls were unadorned?

It is so beautiful. I visited several years ago when it was still under restoration. It is wonderful to see the work completed!

Great job! My wife and I just visited Poplar Forest yesterday! It is beautiful!! Well worth the trip!! Such an intelligent man Thomas Jefferson was! Are the 2 large tulip poplars at the front of the house original trees? Also the enormous boxwood bushes walking from the front trail to the parking lot near his privy, are they original?

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I was able to visit Poplar Forest a few years ago and was amazed by its unique quality. Now that it has been restored I hope to visit again. Mr McDonald and the restoration craftsmen deserve immense credit for what they have accomplished.

That is too dark....

Thank you for a very informative tour.

1:03:25 Trump reference 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

If only we all were afforded this opportunity to talk to our younger selves. What wohld u tell your younger self

Wow - I had never read of this place before - all emphasis always being on Monticello. How amazing to have another similar property 90 miles away that took 3 days to get to by carriage !t brings to reality life as it was then, even for the wealthy always everything took so much time !

Was that an original color?

These actors are amazing!

What a fascinating conversation! This is my first time hearing about General Jackson meeting with Jefferson in person at Poplar Forest

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Cool! I love the color. When do the fireplace mantles come?

I wonder if the accent for Jefferson this actor portrayed is accurate 🤔

I always wondered if Jefferson had planned to build a second, matching wing to flank the house. He was so into symmetry.

I can't wait to see this room completed. I wonder what color it will be?

I've been waiting to see this! It's beautiful!

Thank you Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry for Sharing this.

It's nice to see the slightly angled back which catches the heat more lower down to throw it out into the room more which was rumford's second design that is discredited nowadays. That's a good fireplace for both cooking and heating and if it had a little beehive oven built into the right side that would complete the whole thing

Why would he have this house when he had Monticello nearby? He had lots of books here as well as Monticello, apparently. Seems he had most of the same things here as at Monticello, just on a smaller scale. Makes no sense to me to have both.

Interesting. Never heard of this finish. Color is very different when it dries.

Thank you.

Outstanding high level restoration. Wow!

What a marvelous piece of history! I had no idea this residence existed; I heard Thomas Jefferson mentioned it in a Q&A (re-enactment, of course.) The video is beautifully done and for those of us who can no longer travel, it is greatly appreciated.

Do they know theyre related? LOL!

WOW!:He did his home work!

Is this officially open? Drove through at 4:30pm today and the gate was locked. 🔐