Become a Montpelier Member
All donors to Montpelier are considered members. Individuals and families supporting the Montpelier Fund and the American Legacy Campaign enjoy many privileges, depending on the level of their support. The levels and their related benefits are indicated below. A membership form can be downloaded here.
Friends of Montpelier
$40 per person or $50 Family
Friends of Montpelier
- Free unlimited admission to Montpelier mansion, grounds, and exhibits for one year.
- Subscription to Montpelier's newsletter.
- 10% discount at the Montpelier Museum Shop.
- Invitations to the Spring and Autumn "Evenings at Montpelier" - admission ticket for each evening is $15 per person for you and your accompanied guests.
- Complimentary admission to the Summer Family Event - Historic Restoration Fair and Barbeque Dinner - for you and up to two guests; dinner tickets are $10 each, or bring your own picnic.
Mount Pleasant Circle
$100-$249
Mount Pleasant Circle
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Invitation to two "Evenings at Montpelier" in the spring and the summer, and other special programs, with opportunity to bring guests.
- Complimentary admission to the Spring and Autumn "Evenings at Montpelier" for you and your accompanied guests.
- Complimentary admission and dinner tickets to the Summer Family Event - Historic Restoration Fair and Barbeque Dinner - for you and up to two guests; fees will apply for additional guests (value/person: $15).
- Two free admission tickets for guests.
- Invitation to exhibit openings and related receptions.
Blue Ridge Circle
$250-$499
Blue Ridge Circle
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Two additional free admission tickets for guests.
- Two free individual memberships to give as you please.
- Luncheon in the Montpelier Tent at the Montpelier Wine Festival (benefit value: $25/person).
Colonnade Circle
$500-$999
Colonnade Cirlce
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour with Montpelier directors or key staff.
- Special report from Montpelier's president.
- Montpelier memento (benefit value: $5).
Portico Circle
$1,000-$2,499
Portico Circle
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Complimentary admission to the Hunt Breakfast prior to the Montpelier Hunt Races (benefit value: $35/person).
- Two additional free admission tickets for guests.
- Membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Heritage Society, which includes discounts at National Trust historic sites and other benefits.
Dolley Madison Society
$2,500-$4,999
Dolley Madison Society
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Complimentary admission to the President's Tent during the Montpelier Hunt Races (benefit value: $32/person).
- Two additional individual or family memberships to give as you please.
- Special Montpelier holiday decorative item (benefit value: $10).
The Madison Cabinet
$5,000-$9,999
Delegate's Council
$10,000-$14,999
Congressional Council
$15,000-$24,999
Secretary of State's Council
$25,000 and over
President's Council
- All of the above benefits, plus:
- Prominent mention in the Annual Report of Gifts.
- Advisory role to the Montpelier Foundation.
- Complimentary invitation to the Madison Cabinet Weekend, including:
- Black tie gala reception and dinner with featured speaker.
- Special lectures and tours.
- Full breakfast and luncheon (benefit value: $250/person).
- Special Madison Cabinet Memento (benefit value: $15).
- Opportunity to participate in the programs of the Center for the Constitution.
- V.I.P. card for unlimited admission to Montpelier for you and your guests.
- Learn more about how the Madison Cabinet assists in advancement of the Monptelier Foundation.
Family membership includes immediate family members living in the same household. All memberships above $50 are family memberships.
The amount of your contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the difference of the value of the contribution over the value of the benefits made available in return.