What is conservation and why is it done?
Object Conservation at Montpelier
Author: Leanna Schafer
Monticello to Montpelier: A Walking Stick’s Journey from One Founding Father to Another
Walk through history with this gift given by Thomas Jefferson to James Madison.
Industrious Archivists: How Rats Helped Preserve Madison’s Montpelier
Aw, rats!
Pass the Cake Basket
Happy Birthday Mr. Madison! Let’s celebrate with a cake basket.
Davenport in the Dining Room
A new Bamboo & Peony platter joins the dining room display.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Creating the Space
Transforming a bedchamber into an exhibition space.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: The Objects
The objects in John Payne Todd’s room reflect his time in France.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Furniture
Read about the Madison family furniture in John Payne Todd’s bedchamber.
The Mysterious Riding Garment
Learn how we uncovered the story of a curious set of Marion duPont Scott’s riding clothes.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Wallpaper & Textiles
How do we know John Payne Todd’s room had blue wallpaper and red textiles?
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