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SUMMARY:Montpelier Spring Woods Walk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpace is limited. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/montpelier-spring-woods-walk/
LOCATION:James Madison’s Montpelier\, 11350 Constitution Hwy\, Montpelier Station\, 22957
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T130000
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SUMMARY:Woods Walk: Exploring Montpelier's Hidden Sites
DESCRIPTION: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 trees\, and LiDAR imagery.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/woods-walk-exploring-montpeliers-hidden-sites/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T110000
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SUMMARY:Virtual 270th Anniversary of Birth of James Madison
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nA Day of Commemoration\, Celebration\, Learning\, and Discussion\nPlease follow our social media pages to participate!\n\n11:00 AM – We will live-stream the laying of the Presidential Wreath by the U.S. Marine Corps on our Facebook page. Roy Young\, Montpelier’s President and CEO\, will welcome viewers. \n1:00 PM – Acclaimed singer\, acoustic guitarist\, and storyteller Calvin Earl will perform “America the Beautiful.” You can watch the video on any of our social media outlets: Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n3:00 PM – “Mr. Madison” will discuss the events of his birthday on March 16\, 1821. You can watch the video on any of our social media outlets: Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn.5:00 PM – Lily Moriarty (Orange\, VA) and Claire Furtwangler (Seattle\, WA) Vassar College seniors and bandmates in The Morning Moon\, will perform “This Land is Your Land.” You can watch the video on any of our social media outlets: Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn. \n7:00 PM – Sign up for our free Constitutional Toolkit series! We kick the series off tonight with the topic “Let’s Talk About Rights\,” featuring guest speaker Christopher Riano. Register here.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/virtual-270th-anniversary-of-birth-of-james-madison/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210221T180000
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SUMMARY:Constitution 101: Amanda Frost\, presented by James Madison's Montpelier
DESCRIPTION: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 themselves Americans.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/constitution-101-amanda-frost-presented-by-james-madisons-montpelier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T140000
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SUMMARY:From Trowel to Table: Ceramic Sherds Inform History Detectives at James Madison'sMontpelier
DESCRIPTION: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 an armchair tour of Montpelier\, with a focus on the impressive collection of ceramics which includes a wide variety of wares and many British transfer-printed patterns.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/from-trowel-to-table-ceramic-sherds-inform-history-detectives-at-james-madisonsmontpelier/
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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Weekend at James Madison's Montpelier
DESCRIPTION:Make Montpelier a part of your weekend plans – Take a tour\, then hike 8+ miles of walking trails!\nDuring Presidents Day Weekend\, Montpelier will be offering tours 10 AM-2 PM.\n\nThe schedule is:\nSaturday-Monday at 9:30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, and 1:30 p.m.: “Montpelier Outdoor Walking Tour“  – Guided outdoor tour\nSaturday-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 tour\nSunday at 11:30 a.m.: “Montpelier’s Enslaved Community“ – Guided outdoor tour\nSaturday-Monday at 12:00 p.m.: “Private House Tour” – Guided house tour; reservations required at least 24 hours in advance
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/presidents-day-weekend-at-james-madisons-montpelier/
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Weekend at James Madison's Montpelier
DESCRIPTION:Montpelier is Offering Special Tours January 16-18\nDuring Martin Luther King\, Jr. Weekend\, Montpelier will be offering tours 10 AM-2 PM.\nThe schedule is:\nSaturday-Monday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.: “Montpelier Outdoor Walking Tour“  – Guided outdoor tour\nSaturday-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 tour\nSaturday-Monday at 12:00 p.m.: “Montpelier’s Enslaved Community“ – Guided outdoor tour\nSaturday-Monday at 12:00 p.m.: “Private House Tour” – Guided house tour; reservations required at least 24 hours in advance
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-weekend-at-james-madisons-montpelier/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201114T120000
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SUMMARY:Nature Exploration Series: Pine Savanna & Quail Habitat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPhoto care of Montpelier Foundation.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/nature-exploration-series-pine-savanna-quail-habitat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T210000
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CREATED:20201022T161957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T190312Z
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SUMMARY:Montpelier Virtual Book Club: Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nDr. Deetz\, a historian and archaeologist\, is the Director of Programming\, Education\, and Visitor Engagement at Stratford Hall. She holds a BA in Africana Studies and History from The College of William & Mary and an MA and Ph.D. in African Diaspora Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. She has taught at U.C. Berkeley\, Randolph College\, Roanoke College\, University of\nLynchburg\, and the University of Virginia.\n\nRegister now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded talk afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/montpelier-virtual-book-club-dr-kelley-fanto-deetz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Specialty Tour with Q&A: "Madison & the Constitution"
DESCRIPTION:This tour highlights the life and career of James Madison\, Father of the Constitution\, as well as the political philosophies and debates embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the “spirit\,” not just the “letter\,” of America’s greatest document.\n\nParticipants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the tour. Register now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded tour afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/virtual-specialty-tour-with-qa-madison-the-constitution/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201101T130000
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SUMMARY:The Horses of Montpelier: Virtual Landscape Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history of horses and equestrian life at Montpelier from the 18th century to the present: the horses owned by the Madison family\, how horses were used on the plantation\, and the lives of the enslaved community who cared for these animals. Hear stories of the equestrian pursuits of William and Marion duPont and the legacy of horse racing at Montpelier.\n\nRegister now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded talk afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/the-horses-of-montpelier-virtual-landscape-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T150000
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CREATED:20201022T160633Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Montpelier Architecture Tour: Ghosthunters
DESCRIPTION:Learn how architectural historians use ghost marks to understand buildings. Explore Montpelier’s built environment to locate our ghosts and the information they provide.\n\nRegister now and we’ll send you a Zoom link to participate. Time not convenient for you? No worries – we’ll send you a link to the recorded tour afterward!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/virtual-montpelier-architecture-tour-ghosthunters/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103200
CREATED:20201022T160220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T160220Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Beyond: Virtual Cemetery Archaeology Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Montpelier’s Director of Archaeology and Landscape Restoration\, Dr. Matthew Reeves\, on a virtual tour of the various cemeteries at Montpelier. See the seldom-seen excavations at the Madison Family Cemetery that discovered the location of Madison’s parents\, discover how we located over 200 burials at the Slave Cemetery\, explore the origins of the Gilmore Family Cemetery\, and learn about other burial grounds on the property not accessible to visitors!\n\nRegister now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded tour afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers.
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/the-great-beyond-virtual-cemetery-archaeology-walking-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103200
CREATED:20201007T172914Z
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SUMMARY:Montpelier's Virtual Youth Nature Series: Colors of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Montpelier’s Horticulture team and the Virginia Master Naturalists as we explore how and why leaves change colors. We will demonstrate how to make a collage of different leaf shapes in a rainbow of colors.\nRegister now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded tour afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers\n\n\nTickets\n18927altru.blackbaudhosting.com/18927altru/tickets
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/virtual-youth-nature-series-colors-of-nature/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201010T120000
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CREATED:20201007T164723Z
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SUMMARY:Montpelier's Horticultural History: A Virtual Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Online Event\nJoin Montpelier’s Horticulture team to learn how and why the ornamental landscape has evolved over the last two centuries. Both the Madison and duPont families collected and displayed plants for pleasure. Visitors to the estate have remarked at the splendor of their collections\, the beauty of the landscape\, and the opulence of the formal garden for over 200 years. The tour will cover the South Yard\, Arboretum\, East Law\, and Formal Garden.\nThe interactive\, multimedia presentation is one hour in length and will take place via Zoom. Register now and we’ll send you a link to participate. You’ll also get a link to the recorded tour afterward\, so if you can’t watch at the scheduled time\, you won’t miss out!\nFree/members; $10/nonmembers
URL:https://visitorangevirginia.com/event/montpeliers-horticultural-history-a-virtual-exploration/
LOCATION:James Madison’s Montpelier\, 11350 Constitution Hwy\, Montpelier Station\, 22957
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