If you guessed Jefferson, Monroe, and Jackson, you wouldn’t be wrong. But there are three others who might surprise you.
Three Presidents Who Visited Montpelier
Author: Hilarie M. Hicks
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
The Madisons’ letters give a festive insight into their celebration of the Christmas season.
Parroting Historical Research
Visitors’ accounts of Polly the parrot describe a bird who was both beautiful and bad-tempered.
A Missing Link Letter
The Montpelier Research Database has a place for missing letters … and sometimes the missing letters turn up.
Where Have All the Papers Gone?
Follow the paper trail as documents make their way to the archive, the auction house, or the incinerator.