Make Montpelier part of your holiday plans and experience our Holiday Open House & Winter Market. All are invited to this community holiday event on Friday, December 5th from 4-8pm. Explore the Madisons’ home, decorated in 19th-century customs. Open house tours will be from 4PM-7:30PM. Last entry to the House at 7:30 PM. Visit the David […]
Gather your family and friends for a Black Friday Holiday Wreath Workshop at James Madison’s Montpelier. Create your very own wreath with cuttings straight from Montpelier! Led by Justine Platt (The Bluebird Barn), this workshop is great for all skill levels. Cost is $95 per person. Workshop will be offered at 10:30am and 1:00pm. All […]
Montpelier, the former home of James and Dolley Madison, has showcased steeplechase racing for over 85 years. Montpelier is rich in its history and culture, but you can be a part of it by joining us at the this year’s 90th running. Be a part of our story by joining us at The Races. Bring Your […]
Celebrate Constitution Day at James Madison’s Montpelier, Saturday, September 20, 2025. Step into history and honor the legacy of America’s founding principles in the very place they were shaped. This year’s Constitution Day celebration promises a full day of discovery, inspiration, and family fun set against the backdrop of James Madison’s beloved home. Whether you’re a […]
For our 2025 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival, we are headed back to our roots and returning to the grounds at James Madison's Montpelier, to celebrate the impacts Orange County and its citizens had on the forming of our nation in 1776. This breathtaking venue will offer our festival goers a spectacular backdrop for partaking in […]
For our 2025 Orange Uncorked Wine Festival, we are headed back to our roots and returning to the grounds at James Madison's Montpelier, to celebrate the impacts Orange County and its citizens had on the forming of our nation in 1776. This breathtaking venue will offer our festival goers a spectacular backdrop for partaking in […]
Looking for the creativity and excitement of learning new things, without the homework and school day routines? We the Kids Day combines everything that kids love into one place. Join James Madison’s Montpelier on Saturday, April 5th, for We The Kids Day. Get messy and plant seeds to start a garden. Have a shockingly good […]
An award-winning author, Dr. Ragosta is a historian, lawyer, and beekeeper living in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is currently a fellow at Virginia Humanities and previously worked as an acting director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies at Monticello. He has taught history and law at the University of Virginia, George Washington University, Hamilton, […]
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 […]
