Defining the Color Line
Ohio State University students connect the present to the past at Montpelier
Digging Deeper
Behind the Scenes at James Madison's Montpelier
Lost and Found: James Madison’s Seal
When a Madison object turns up on “Antiques Roadshow,” it’s time to do some research.
Furnishing a Bedchamber: Furniture
Read about the Madison family furniture in John Payne Todd’s bedchamber.
Resources for Beginning Genealogists: Finding Your Ancestor in the Census
The federal census is a starting point, but there are challenges for tracing African American genealogy prior to 1870.
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?
What is Fieldwork?
Ever wonder how architectural historians do their work?