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.

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

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.

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…

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Commemorate the 271st anniversary of the birth of James Madison with Facebook live of the Presidential wreath-laying by the U.S. Marine Corps.

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…

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

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

$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.

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

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

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…