Happy Birthday Mr. Madison! Let’s celebrate with a cake basket.
Pass the Cake Basket
“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.
The Ins and Outs of January Closure
What happens when Montpelier is closed to the public each January?
Davenport in the Dining Room
A new Bamboo & Peony platter joins the dining room display.
Ceramics: A Special Type of Artifact
What do archaeologists DO with all the things they find? Take a peak with Ben Kirby!
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.
Integrating Visitor Services and Interpretation
Cross Training as a force multiplier
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Creating the Space
Transforming a bedchamber into an exhibition space.
Final Results: Archaeological Excavations at the Grove
In 2018, the archaeology department conducted excavations looking for a series of tree plantings next to James Madison’s home.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: The Objects
The objects in John Payne Todd’s room reflect his time in France.