October 2020
Montpelier’s Horticultural History: A Virtual Exploration
Online Event Join 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. The interactive, multimedia presentation is one…
Find out more »November 2020
The Montpelier Restoration Tour: A Virtual Webinar
Online Event Join Jenn Glass, Montpelier's Architectural Historian, as she leads you on an in-depth tour to learn about the groundbreaking 5-year restoration of the Montpelier House. The 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! Free/members of Montpelier; $10/nonmembers Tickets 18927altru.blackbaudhosting.com/18927altru/page.aspx
Find out more »Montpelier’s Decorative Arts House Tour
Explore the Madisons' home and furnishings! Go behind the scenes with Montpelier's curatorial staff, learning about the Madisons' domestic spaces and how the made the decisions to furnish and refurnish. $22/adult; $9/child. Tickets www.montpelier.org/events/decorative-arts-house-tour
Find out more »April 2021
Montpelier Spring Woods Walk
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.
Find out more »Montpelier Wine & Archaeology Program
James Madison's Montpelier Excavate side-by-side with Montpelier’s expert archaeology staff through the Piedmont clays that make the region’s archaeology and wine internationally known. The program includes hands-on experiences with wine related artifacts, special lectures, behind-the-scenes tours of Montpelier, Barboursville Vineyard, and all meals and tastings. Participants will also receive VIP tickets to the Orange Uncorked Wine Festival! Tickets 18927altru.blackbaudhosting.com/18927altru/2020-Wine--Archaeology
Find out more »May 2021
National Public Gardens Day
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 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.
Find out more »March 2022
Virtual Interview: U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger
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 of civic engagement, the two will talk about upcoming programming at Montpelier that is dedicated to trying to better understand Madison and the contradictions of…
Find out more »Virtual Book Talk: Kim Wehle
Kim Wehle has a true gift of breaking down material into easily understood pieces and taking the mystery out of processes that may confuse or intimidate people without a legal background. HOW TO THINK LIKE A LAWYER is for someone buying or selling a home, creating a will or healthcare proxy, negotiating a divorce, having to make health care decisions for an aging parent, contemplating a career change—or really anyone looking to cut through the confusion and feel empowered in…
Find out more »Virtual 271st Anniversary of James Madison’s Birth
Commemorate the 271st anniversary of the birth of James Madison with Facebook live of the Presidential wreath-laying by the U.S. Marine Corps.
Find out more »Clues to the Cottage: How the Montpelier Team Unraveled One Building’s Story
Join a panel of archaeologists, historic preservationists, and researchers to discover the stories of the Madison planter’s cottage. Once occupied by a young James Madison with his parents and siblings, this building eventually served as a kitchen and home for enslaved cooks. Exploring how this structure (and the surrounding landscape) changed over time, the panelists will demonstrate how interdisciplinary, collaborative investigation is essential in understanding a fuller, more accurate account of the past. Free! Register now and we'll send you…
Find out more »Bill of Rights Tour
March 19th & 20th, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM This outdoor walking tour explores James Madison's primary role as “Architect” of the Bill of Rights. The tour is FREE with the purchase of a Highlights tour or Property Pass! Learn more at https://www.montpelier.org/events/billrightstour
Find out more »Bill of Rights Tour
March 19th & 20th, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM This outdoor walking tour explores James Madison's primary role as “Architect” of the Bill of Rights. The tour is FREE with the purchase of a Highlights tour or Property Pass! Learn more at https://www.montpelier.org/events/billrightstour
Find out more »Archaeology Walking Tour: Cemetery Tour
$25/ADULTS, $13/CHILDREN, FREE CHILDREN UNDER 6 Archaeological excavations have revealed more information about the three generations of the Madison family, the enslaved community, and James Madison himself. How did James Madison want to be remembered? Were his wishes respected? How do we remember him today? Join Montpelier's Director of Archaeology and Landscape Restoration, Dr. Matthew Reeves to explore these questions on a tour of the Madison family cemetery.
Find out more »Bill of Rights Tour
March 19th & 20th, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM This outdoor walking tour explores James Madison's primary role as “Architect” of the Bill of Rights. The tour is FREE with the purchase of a Highlights tour or Property Pass! Learn more at https://www.montpelier.org/events/billrightstour
Find out more »Bill of Rights Tour
March 19th & 20th, 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM This outdoor walking tour explores James Madison's primary role as “Architect” of the Bill of Rights. The tour is FREE with the purchase of a Highlights tour or Property Pass! Learn more at https://www.montpelier.org/events/billrightstour
Find out more »September 2022
Constitution Day at James Madison Montpelier!
September 1 - 30, 2022 Join us as we celebrate Constitution Day all month! We will be celebrating the U.S. Constitution all month Committed to Constitutional education and engagement, Montpelier is expanding its annual Constitution Day commemoration to host a series of in-person and virtual events all month. These events will highlight the US Constitution, the life of James Madison, and the contributions of the enslaved community. Join us on Saturday, September 17 for specialty tours, activity booths, and speaker panels. A…
Find out more »October 2022
2022 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials – CANCELLED
2022 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials Saturday October 1 10am - 5pm Sunday October 2 10am - 4pm 11395 Constitution Highway Montpelier Station, VA 22957 Join us for fabulous fiber vendors, workshops for adults and children, animal exhibits, sheep shearing, hands-on fiber arts demos, fiber arts competition display, children's’ activities, sheep dog trials, food, and music. Please check the website for details. Website: fallfiberfestival.org Email: info@fallfiberfestival.org Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/.../fall-fiber-festival-of-virginia
Find out more »2022 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials – CANCELLED
2022 Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials Saturday October 1 10am - 5pm Sunday October 2 10am - 4pm 11395 Constitution Highway Montpelier Station, VA 22957 Join us for fabulous fiber vendors, workshops for adults and children, animal exhibits, sheep shearing, hands-on fiber arts demos, fiber arts competition display, children's’ activities, sheep dog trials, food, and music. Please check the website for details. Website: fallfiberfestival.org Email: info@fallfiberfestival.org Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/.../fall-fiber-festival-of-virginia
Find out more »November 2022
87th RUNNING OF THE MONTPELIER HUNT RACES
7 Exciting steeplechase horse races Jack Russell Terrier Races Shopping Hat Contest Tailgating Tours of James Madison’s Montpelier Tickets on sale now! For tickets and information www.montpelierraces.org
Find out more »March 2023
Commemoration of the 272nd Anniversary of James Madison’s Birth
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. It will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page. "Highlights of Montpelier Tour" - 10 AM - 3 PM: Guided indoor/outdoor tour offered every half hour Constitution Tour at 1:30 PM President Madison took his role as commander-in-chief very seriously during the War…
Find out more »Early Spring Woods Walk at Montpelier
Join Montpelier's Horticulture department and Virginia Master Naturalists on a walk through James Madison's beloved woodlands. We will look for spring ephemerals and learn about forest ecology in the Landmark Forest. Continuing our hike into the Demonstration Forest, we will discuss the economic and environmental contributions a well-managed forest provides to society. We will explore various techniques of active forest management that allow harvesting yet protect habitat, wildlife, and the clean air and water crucial to all life. Active forest…
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