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Author: Hilarie M. Hicks

Montpelier’s Edible Alphabet

November 27, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Montpelier’s Edible Alphabet

From Apples to Yams, it’s a harvest of research into foods grown by enslaved gardeners at Montpelier.

The Great Portrait Rescue: A Historical Whodunit

August 22, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
The Great Portrait Rescue: A Historical Whodunit

When the evidence is conflicting, who gets credit for rescuing George Washington’s portrait from the White House on August 24, 1814?

Dolley Madison & Ice Cream: The Real Scoop

July 8, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Dolley Madison & Ice Cream: The Real Scoop

It’s a double-dip of Oyster Ice Cream and Rocky Research Road as we debunk a few Dolley dessert myths.

Montpelier: What’s in a Name?

May 30, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Montpelier: What’s in a Name?

Learn why the Madisons chose to name their home “Montpelier,” and see how multiple “Montpeliers” have caused confusion ever since.

“I Never Was a Mason:” James Madison and Freemasonry

March 5, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
“I Never Was a Mason:” James Madison and Freemasonry

Although some writers have claimed that James Madison was a Mason, his own writings indicate otherwise.

Three Presidents Who Visited Montpelier

February 4, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Three Presidents Who Visited Montpelier

If you guessed Jefferson, Monroe, and Jackson, you wouldn’t be wrong. But there are three others who might surprise you.

Lost and Found: James Madison’s Seal

January 2, 2019By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Lost and Found: James Madison’s Seal

When a Madison object turns up on “Antiques Roadshow,” it’s time to do some research.

Holiday Greetings from the Madisons

November 26, 2018By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Holiday Greetings from the Madisons

The Madisons’ letters give a festive insight into their celebration of the Christmas season.

Parroting Historical Research

August 13, 2018By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
Parroting Historical Research

Visitors’ accounts of Polly the parrot describe a bird who was both beautiful and bad-tempered.

A Missing Link Letter

August 9, 2018By Hilarie M. HicksResearch
A Missing Link Letter

The Montpelier Research Database has a place for missing letters … and sometimes the missing letters turn up.

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