James Madison's Montpelier - Restore Montpelier, Rediscover Madison

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Montpelier Restored!

Come visit the newly restored home of the Father of the Constitution, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. See how curators are rediscovering the furnishings and interior décor of James and Dolley Madison.

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Calendar of Events For information on year-round events at James Madison's Montpelier click here to be taken to the yearly Calendar of Events in the Visit section.
Summer Big Woods Walk
July 12 (Sun.) Tour of the James Madison Landmark Forest, a 200-acrew old-growth forest designated by the U.S. Department of Interior as a National Natural Landmark. Meet at Visitor Center at 2 p.m.
New Archaeology Lab now open
Daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. A short, two-minute walk from Mr. Madison's Temple, the Montpelier archaeology lab is now open to the public. The lab features artifact displays, a study collection, and an interactive touch-screen that shows the life of an artifact unearthed from Montpelier's ground.
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Take a Montpelier Excursion!
3-day, 2-night package tours Visit Montpelier, reserve a room at a luxurious B&B, eat at a fabulous restaurant, and relax in the country with one of five, one-price excursions. Enjoy wine tastings, and behind-the-scenes tours.

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