Join Montpelier Horticulturist Allyson Whalley and the Rapidan River Master Gardners in the Annie duPont Formal Garden from 11 AM-4 PM. They will focus on historic herbs, their uses, and how to grow them. Discover the language of flowers and make a tussie-mussie bouquet to take home. Complimentary garden tours will be offered at 11 […]
The Montpelier Foundation is proud to present the Dolley Madison Legacy Virtual Presentation Madeleine Albright Keynote Speaker in conversation with David Rubenstein Evolving Women: Leadership in the Nation Tickets are available for $100 per person and are a tax-deductible donation. Proceeds from the Dolley Madison Legacy Event will support The Montpelier Foundation's mission as the […]
Join James Madison's Montpelier, the Orange County African American Historical Society and the Arts Center in Orange for Juneteenth 2021 as we virtually honor our ancestors and celebrate African American history, food, music, faith, family, and freedom all month long with virtual and live events.
Annual Cultural Festival To Celebrate The African American Community Montpelier will be offering free Enslaved Community walking tours with Dr. Mary Furlong-Minkoff, Montpelier’s Curator of Archaeological Collections. The award-winning exhibition The Mere Distinction of Colour, the South Yard structures, and the Gilmore Cabin will be open and staffed. The walking tours and exhibitions are available to […]
This tour will lead visitors through the Home Farm area, from Tobacco Barn to Field Quarters to Blacksmith shop and finishing at the Overseer’s House Site. This is part of the Exploring the Constitutional Landscape series of tours led by Montpelier Archaeologists about different areas of the Montpelier landscape that tell the stories of how […]
Celebrate the anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with family and friends on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier: house tours, garden and archaeology tours, a food truck, live music, Mr. Madison onsite, a sale in the Museum Shop, and more! Guided house tours are offered between 9:30 AM and 2 PM. Enjoy the music […]
James Madison’s Montpelier is accepting donations to support the Orange County Love Outreach Food Pantry as they serve a community of families and individuals in need of assistance. The numbers are rising monthly and your donation, particularly during this holiday season, will be greatly appreciated. We are also accepting monetary donations— please add to our […]
Every historic home needs a little TLC. James Madison's Montpelier house and grounds will be closed from January 3-14, 2022, for annual maintenance. They look forward to welcoming you back on January 15!
Rep. Abigail Spanberger, U.S. representative from Virginia's 7th congressional district, joins Montpelier President and CEO, Roy Young for a virtual interview. In addition to discussing why it is important for people to be responsibly and actively engaged in democracy, how understanding the past is important in being an informed participant in democracy, and other elements […]
