If you love historic houses, this tour is for you. On June 28 the Valentine Museum/Richmond History Center invites you to Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Bedford. Experts will discuss recent discoveries. Lunch will be at Peaks of Otter Lodge, followed by a tour of historic Avenel in Bedford. Avenel is a newly opened house museum, and a work in progress. It has Jefferson and Wickham House (Valentine Museum) connections. Cost is $40 for bus and lunch. Call Stephanie Martin at the Valentine/Richmond Center at (804) 649-0711, ext.310 or e-mail to this address for more information. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html