What’s in a Number?
Welcome to Museum Accessioning 101.
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Welcome to Museum Accessioning 101.
A surprising discovery led to the recreation of one of the most eye catching elements in the house
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.
A small discovery during the restoration led to the recreation of a unique architectural feature in the north passage.
Journals, letters, and newspaper accounts help us trace Lafayette’s three stops at Montpelier in 1824-25, from ceremonial greetings to dinner table discussions to poignant farewells.
Questionably-drawn voting districts, flip-flops, getting out the vote, and – surprise! – cordiality between the candidates. It’s election season, 1789.
Learn how ghost evidence led to some important discoveries during the restoration of the Madison house.
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.