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Former Montpelier Director of Education Elizabeth Dowling Taylor

Watch former Montpelier Director of Education Elizabeth Dowling Taylor on "The Daily Show" and hear all about her new book "A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madisons."

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Calendar of Events For information on year-round events at James Madison's Montpelier click here to be taken to the yearly Calendar of Events in the Visit section.
Freedman's Farm & Walking Tour
February 18, 2012 Tour the Gilmore Farm, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-1864 Confederate winter encampment site.
Ceramics Workshop
January 22-28, 2012 This week-long program offers a unique experience that allows you to get involved with the conservation and restoration of ceramics recovered during the archaeological investigations of Montpelier.
Archaeology Expeditions
Week-long programs, 2012 Work side-by-side and learn how archaeology explores the past with Montpelier's professionals. This year the expeditions will focus on the homes and work spaces of the field laborers.
Book Lecture and Signing
February 1, 2012 Join author Elizabeth Dowling Taylor for the nation's first lecture on her new book "A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madisons."

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