James Madison’s Montpelier

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 numerous activities and tours specially created for children and families. Explore the rooms of the Madison home, discover the plantation “home farm,” learn about the lives of the […]

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 […]

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 - […]

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

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, […]