What happens when Montpelier is closed to the public each January?
The Ins and Outs of January Closure
Curatorial & Collections
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.
The Mysterious Riding Garment
Learn how we uncovered the story of a curious set of Marion duPont Scott’s riding clothes.
Working Together to Discover “Madison, the Person”
Going beyond Madison, the Icon
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Wallpaper & Textiles
How do we know John Payne Todd’s room had blue wallpaper and red textiles?
Filling out the South Passage
How did the curators know which paintings to hang?
From Family Memories to Historical Record
The ongoing task of preserving the duPont Family Scrapbooks.
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