James Madison’s Montpelier

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 […]

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.

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

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; […]

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 […]