Read about how silver in the Montpelier Collection is cleaned and care for in a special way.
Polishing a President’s Silver
Curatorial & Collections
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.
The Pantograph; A Portable Copying Machine
What is a pantograph and did Madison use one?
Beyond Closed Doors: The Intern
Read what Rebecca has to say about her internship with the Curatorial & Collections Department.
If The Shoe Fits
Read about our first acquisition of 2019; Dolley Madison’s slippers
Object Conservation at Montpelier
What is conservation and why is it done?
Monticello to Montpelier: A Walking Stick’s Journey from One Founding Father to Another
Walk through history with this gift given by Thomas Jefferson to James Madison.
Industrious Archivists: How Rats Helped Preserve Madison’s Montpelier
Aw, rats!
Organization- 18th Century Style
Colorful bandboxes sparked joy in 18th-century organization
Pass the Cake Basket
Happy Birthday Mr. Madison! Let’s celebrate with a cake basket.