Judy was the mother of Mary, Becca, and James. Judy appears to have died ca. 1844, leaving her children orphaned when they were between 3 and 7 years old.
The Naming Project: Judy
Preventative Measures In the House
Take a peek at some of our recent preventative measures in the house!
Garden Statuary Care
Ever wonder how our garden statuary is cared for? Read here to find out more!
Documenting Some Overlooked Buildings at Montpelier
An overview of the first week-long Building Documentation Expedition
Subfloor Pits: Exploring Archaeological Discoveries in the Cellar of the Main House
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind
Dive into the ins & outs of storing Montpelier’s decorative arts collection.
Ten Words with James Madison
How does your vocabulary match up to James Madison’s? Take our Madisonian Vocabulary Quiz and find out!
What’s in a Number?
Welcome to Museum Accessioning 101.
The Wallpaper has Hair!?: Uncovering what Covered the Walls of Montpelier
A surprising discovery led to the recreation of one of the most eye catching elements in the house
The Naming Project: John
James Madison received John as a gift from his father, along with John’s mother Sinar and his five siblings. John accompanied Madison to Philadelphia in 1787 and New York in 1788.