The Day is Past and Gone

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24502 | Forest, VA

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Playwright Teresa Harris’s original drama returns to Jefferson’s plantation for two additional performances.
Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Join Harris, the cast and Poplar Forest’s archaeology and interpretation staff for a Q&A following the performance.
Bring your friends and family, a picnic and a blanket or chairs, and experience a little-known but important part of Poplar Forest’s history brought to life. NOTE: The performance consists of three vignettes performed at three different locations on the property. We recommend bringing chairs, blankets, picnics, etc. that are easy to move.
Tickets are $20/adult, $10 for youth ages 6-17 and college students (with valid ID), $5 for children under 6.
Tickets will be available online until 5pm the day of the show. Tickets will still be available at the door both nights. Rain Date: May 31
*Please note, there are no refunds for event tickets for any reason. Event Tickets DO NOT include admission to the property during daytime hours. To tour the house and grounds between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., you must purchase a regular tour ticket.
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