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Father of the Constitution
In the splendor of the Virginia countryside, a national treasure is being recovered. Experience the rediscovery of the mind and the man who forged the framework of a nation, who created the Constitutional charter that defines our democracy, our thinking, our society.
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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. -
Fall Fiber Festival
October 4-5 (Sat.-Sun.)
View fiber arts displays, demonstrations, and workshops organized by the Fall Fiber Festival of Virginia, Inc. as you take in the colorful Virginia Piedmont foliage. -
Archaeology Work/Study
September 28-October 4 (Sun.-Sat.)
Watch Montpelier archaeology staff and volunteer archaeologists, some of whom are visiting for their 16th year, unearth the "South Yard" slave quarters and smokehouses. Click here for more information on this exciting program. -
Earthwatch Archaeology
September 8-19 (Mon.-Fri.)
Watch archaeologists and Earthwatch volunteers unearth the "South Yard" slave quarters and smokehouses. Click for more information on excavation programs at James Madison's Montpelier. -
Restoration Celebration
September 17, 2008, Constitution Day
Join us on Constitution Day at 11:00 a.m. for a celebration of the completion of the architectural restoration. Chief Justice John Roberts, Jim Lehrer, other dignitaries, a living flag, musicians, and food vendors will help us celebrate this milestone.
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