The Naming Project: William (Billey) Gardner
William (Billey) Gardner was enslaved and taken by James Madison to Philadelphia, where he was sold after getting too many ideas about liberty.
Digging Deeper
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Making Our List and Checking it Twice: The 2020 Collections Inventory
Learn how the Collections Team organized and implemented the 2020 Complete Collections Inventory.
Creating the Guest Spaces
Take a look at how the last rooms of the House were furnished.
The Naming Project: Abby
Abby was enslaved by James Madison Sr. in the 1780s, according to tax records. The only other thing we know about her is that she wore a size 5 shoe.
The Stories Artifacts Tell: Health and Well-Being at the Field Quarters
What does archaeology tell us about how Black laborers enslaved by the Madisons took care of the health and well-being?
Paperless Shovel Test Pit Survey at the Overseer’s House
The Archaeology Team is starting to do survey at the Overseer’s House…and beginning our paperless system! Read to learn how you can follow along from home!
Birthday Greetings from Montpelier
Celebratory messages from the Madisons and their well-wishers.
James Madison and Merino Mania
How Madison and his friends flocked to the cause of improving American wool.