A surprising discovery led to the recreation of one of the most eye catching elements in the house
The Wallpaper has Hair!?: Uncovering what Covered the Walls of Montpelier
Architecture & Historic Preservation
Real or Faux: The Art of Imitation in Madison’s Montpelier
A small discovery during the restoration led to the recreation of a unique architectural feature in the north passage.
Finding Ghosts in Montpelier
Learn how ghost evidence led to some important discoveries during the restoration of the Madison house.
Digitizing the Restoration
Learn how a current grant project is bringing a new life to the numerous boxes of records created during the restoration of the Madison house.
Industrious Archivists: How Rats Helped Preserve Madison’s Montpelier
Aw, rats!
What is Fieldwork?
Ever wonder how architectural historians do their work?
The Dogs of Montpelier
Understanding overlooked buildings, and the dogs that called Montpelier home.