The lifelong home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights, and U.S. President. James shared his beloved home with his wife, Dolley Madison, whose social and political flair inspired the title "First Lady."
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- Location:
- Orange, VA, 22960
- Phone:
- 540-672-2728
- Mon - Sun:
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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- Veterans Day at Montpelier
James Madison's Montpelier
Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00am
James Madison's Montpelier
One more great reason to see Montpelier this fall! http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/
Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com
Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon and Montpelier are among a group of Virginia destinations offering free admission to former and active-duty service members to honor them on Veterans Day.
James Madison's Montpelier Hunt Races, Tailgating, fall walking tours, and special Christmas tours are all a part of the latest Montpelier Blog post. Be the first to read it at: http://montpelier.org/blog/
Source: montpelier.org
The last few weeks at Montpelier have been busy. The staff is gearing up for three very exciting events—The Running of the Montpelier Hunt Races, Freedman’s Farm, and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour, and the all-new Christmas Candlelight Tour at Montpelier.
Gary Holmes P.S. My Mom wants to know why First Lady Dolly was often painted wearing such low cut dresses? Just curious.
Gary Holmes Are there pictures on here that show how the renovations are coming? I hear they are tearing down part of the mansion? That seems wasteful. It was recently featured in the TV Show Drive Thur History & it was very interesting. Is it from from I-81?
James Madison's Montpelier Montpelier is blazing new trails! Read all about it in the latest blog post: http://montpelier.org/blog/?p=2361
Source: montpelier.org
Progress on Montpelier’s new Demonstration Trail is moving quickly. The trail was cleared over the summer. The staff is anxious to add the final touches to prepare the trail for a spring opening.
Brian Francis Hume I'm trying to find out why was the plantation given the name Montpelier...thanks!
James Madison's Montpelier The final report from Dwight Young's Archaeology Excursion at Montpelier. Find them all on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Facebook page--they're all excellent!
Editor’s Note: Last week, Senior Communications Associate Dwight Young was on an archaeological dig at Montpelier, a National Trust Historic Site. He sent daily dispatches about the experience, and today shares his final thoughts on his week in the field. Written by Dwight Young Home again. ...
James Madison's Montpelier A day in the life of Montpelier's archaeology lab.
Editor’s Note: Last week, Senior Communications Associate Dwight Young was on an archaeological dig at Montpelier, a National Trust Historic Site. He sent daily dispatches about the experience, the last of which is below, from his work on Friday. ...
James Madison's Montpelier National Geographic Traveler lists the world's "Drives of a Lifetime," ranking the Journey Through Hallowed Ground (with a nice description of Montpelier and a quote from guide Joann Powell) among locations in Hawaii, New Zealand, France, and more.
Source: traveler.nationalgeographic.com
"The parks are nothing less than the Declaration of Independence applied to the landscape," says documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. "It's a reminder of our best selves."
James Madison's Montpelier
Excitement is in the air. It's almost time for the 75th Running of the Montpelier Hunt Races. Visit the latest blog post to learn about race history and some special celebratory features of this year's Races! http://montpelier.org/blog/?p=2347#more-
Source: montpelier.org
Fall ushers in a lot of exciting changes at Montpelier. The humidity diminishes, offering a stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains from the front portico. The change in foliage frames the mansion in a myriad of colors seen only once a year. ...
James Madison's Montpelier Join us for a special Mansion Tour and Wine Tasting this Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Montpelier Research Associate Dr. Beth Taylor and Director of Archaeology Dr. Matthew Reeves will give a special behind-the-scenes look at Dolley Madison's flair for entertaining. A wine tasting featuring wines from Barboursville Vineyards will follow on the mansion portico. Call (540) 672-2728 x 109 for reservations.
James Madison's Montpelier The latest Montpelier Blog post is up. Be the first to read it at http://montpelier.org/blog/
Source: montpelier.org
As part of the Presidential Detective Story, Montpelier’s research team examines correspondence and other records from family members who inherited or purchased objects with a Madison provenance. ...
Pat Burk Ogden Thompson Phil and Bee Thomas visited Montpelier on a beautiful October day. Their historic home is 'Greenwood' in Carterville, VA.
Barb Schlichting My First Lady Mystery Novels begins with Dolley, our First of the First Ladies. The next is of Mary Lincoln, then Mrs. Wilson. Dolley is delightful to embellish. Dolley has the original manuscript of the Star Spangled Banner, and my modern protagonist is going to find it. It begins at Montpolier. http://BSchlichting.blogspot.com
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