James Madison’s Montpelier

Join Montpelier Horticulturist Robert Myers on a guided tour of the Annie duPont Formal Garden. Highlights will include the history of the 2.4-acre garden from the Madisons through the duPonts and their enduring horticultural legacies. We will discuss the many plant varieties displayed and answer your questions about the garden. Please wear comfortable shoes suitable […]

Discover the Majestic Trees of Montpelier on a unique saunter through the grounds. This event is presented in collaboration with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Master Naturalists. Come explore this site from the new angle of our awe-inspiring trees. Specimens will include trees believed to have witnessed life at Montpelier during the Madison […]

Whether you’re a kid, or kid at heart, visit Montpelier on April 5th for We, The Kids Day! Take advantage of this day during Spring Break and participate in activities specially created for children and families. Scheduled Activities Open House - 9:30am - 4pm; A self guided experience through the Madison home allows families to move […]

Montpelier’s Horticulture team and the Virginia Master Naturalists will guide us 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. March is the best month to see these native beauties. Space is limited! Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes; the terrain […]

In honor of James Madison's birthday, the United States Marine Corps Color Guard will lay the presidential wreath at the Madison Family Cemetery at Montpelier. The ceremony will begin at 11 AM and is free and open to the public. "Highlights of Montpelier Tour" - 10 AM - 3 PM: Guided indoor/outdoor tour offered every half hour. […]

James Madison's Montpelier invites you to a community holiday event. Take a break from the holiday frenzy to relax and enjoy the season with a bit of history and tradition. The Madisons' home will be decorated according to 19th-century customs. Open house tours will be from 4PM-7:30PM. At the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, browse […]

Bring Your Family and Friends for a Fun Day of Horse Racing, Tailgating, Hat Contests, and More! Tickets on sale now! For  tickets and information www.montpelierraces.org

$18/ADULT (18+), $12/YOUTH (12-17), FREE/CHILD 11 AND UNDER Join Montpelier's Horticulture department and Virginia Master Naturalists as we learn about forest ecology in the Landmark Forest.

Join us on Saturday, September 16, for specialty tours, family-friendly activity booths, historic demonstrations, hikes, a visit with Mr. Madison, and a speaker panel. A local food truck will also be serving up delicious meals. You are also welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy lunch at our picnic tables behind the Visitor Center.