Who made Montpelier work? Enslaved people like Sawney, Ralph, Tony, Aleck, Sam, Moses, Paul, George, Reuben, Amy, and Hariot … just to name a few.
Putting People in the Picture
Executive Power in an Epidemic
How James Madison advised George Washington during the Philadelphia Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793
The Mischievous Mr. Madison
James Madison had a sense of humor. (Really.)
Annie Payne Causten: Dolley’s “Sterling Girl”
This little-known young woman had a special place in Dolley Madison’s home and heart.
Every Object Needs a Rest
What exactly do we mean by letting an object “rest?” Read about two textile pieces coming off exhibit and why.
James Madison and Pi. And Pie.
March 14 is Pi Day. Would James Madison have joined in the celebration?
Resources for Beginning Genealogists: Overcoming Roadblocks
If your genealogy research has come to a dead end, try these strategies.
How do You Know Where to Dig?
Learn how archaeologists figure out where to dig, and how you can help!
The Pantograph; A Portable Copying Machine
What is a pantograph and did Madison use one?
Montpelier’s Edible Alphabet
From Apples to Yams, it’s a harvest of research into foods grown by enslaved gardeners at Montpelier.