What is conservation and why is it done?
Object Conservation at Montpelier
Curatorial & Collections
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.
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.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Creating the Space
Transforming a bedchamber into an exhibition space.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: The Objects
The objects in John Payne Todd’s room reflect his time in France.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Furniture
Read about the Madison family furniture in John Payne Todd’s bedchamber.
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