Documenting Some Overlooked Buildings at Montpelier
An overview of the first week-long Building Documentation Expedition
Digging Deeper
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind
Dive into collections storage with this in-depth blog all about the ins and 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?
When looking at labels in your favorite museum, you might notice that the objects are referred to with specific sets of numbers. Sometimes a combination of numbers, letters, and years, these sequences can often seem like another language…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.
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.