Kelley Fanto Deetz will discuss her book “Bound to the Fire: How Virginia’s Enslaved Cooks Helped Invent American Cuisine,” which was named as one of the top ten books on food of 2017 by the Smithsonian Magazine. Dr. Deetz, a historian and archaeologist, is the Director of Programming, Education, and Visitor Engagement at Stratford Hall. […]
Join James Madison Montpelier's Horticulture team and the Virginia Master Naturalists for a guided 2+ mile hike to and through our Pine Savanna. Not open to the general public, we will trek to this newly-established habitat designed for Bobwhite Quail. Learn about quail habitat, timbering of pine forests, and how we benefit from both. Photo […]
Montpelier is Offering Special Tours January 16-18 During Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend, Montpelier will be offering tours 10 AM-2 PM. The schedule is: Saturday-Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: "Montpelier Outdoor Walking Tour" - Guided outdoor tour Saturday-Monday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.: "Highlights of Montpelier Tour" - Guided indoor/outdoor […]
Make Montpelier a part of your weekend plans - Take a tour, then hike 8+ miles of walking trails! During Presidents Day Weekend, Montpelier will be offering tours 10 AM-2 PM. The schedule is: Saturday-Monday at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.: "Montpelier Outdoor Walking Tour" - Guided outdoor tour Saturday-Monday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 […]
The interpretation of a historic property relies on a highly collaborative team of “history detectives” to bring both the site and the personal stories of its residents to life. Archaeologists, curators, historians, preservationists, and educators tirelessly mine every clue to ensure historical accuracy. In this presentation, they will view the fruits of this collaboration during […]
Meet the author, Amanda Frost and enjoy the discussion of her newest release, "You Are Not American: Citizenship Stripping from Dred Scott to the Dreamers" The book focuses on the stories of those who lost their citizenship, describing how they fought to preserve their civil and political rights, as well as their right to call […]
Commemorate the 270th anniversary of the birth of James Madison with a variety of events posted on our social media pages, concluding with the kickoff of our six-week Constitutional Toolkit series. A Day of Commemoration, Celebration, Learning, and Discussion Please follow our social media pages to participate! 11:00 AM - We will live-stream the laying […]
Join Dr. Matthew Reeves, Montpelier's Director of Archaeology & Landscape Restoration, on a tour of Montpelier's woods to learn about the hidden plantation landscape under the tree canopy. Dr. Reeves will discuss how Montpelier is exploring the hidden agricultural sites and slave quarters that are being discovered through metal detector surveys, archaeological excavations, ancient witness […]
Montpelier's Horticulture team and the Virginia Master Naturalists will guide us virtually through the Landmark Forest looking for spring's fleeting flowering plants. We will search the forest floor for orchids, bloodroot, toothwort, and Dutchman's breeches. April is the best month to see these native beauties. Space is limited. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
