Private Events

Montpelier is the perfect place to host an anniversary party, a rehearsal dinner, a family reunion, or any special event that calls for a very unique and special venue. Hosting your event at the lifelong home of the Father of the Constitution and America's first First Lady in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains tells your guests how special they are to you.

The duPont Reception

The blue and gold William duPont Gallery is a beautiful setting for a private party, wedding reception, or other event. With its custom-designed rug, blue silk fabric walls, and gold-leafed duPont chandelier, the Grand Salon is the crown jewel of the duPont Gallery. Guests can also use the Red Room, the foyer, and the Café for cocktails or dancing.

• Maximum Number of Guests: 128/250 (sit down at tables; more for a stand-up reception)
• Cost: $5,500

Montpelier will provide:

• Use of the William duPont Gallery, including the Grand Salon for a reception
• Use of the facility bathrooms
• Use of the loading dock
• Use of the catering kitchen
• Up to 16, 60" round tables
• Up to 128 gold Chivari chairs (8 chairs per 60" table)

The event renter will provide:

• All food, drink, china, silverware, napkins, tablecloths, flowers, band, etc.
• Any other necessary items
• A tent may be added to the front of the foyer/Grand Salon area to accommodate 122 more people (250 total) for an additional cost.

Please use our contact form, selecting "Special Events" for the contact department, for more information.

The mansion can be opened for 1½ hours during the event if desired at a cost of $1,000.

Café Dinner & Presentation

The Visitor Center at James Madison's Montpelier is available for smaller private events in a more informal setting, or events that may require a theater presentation.

• Maximum Number of Guests: 60
• Cost: $3,000

Montpelier will provide:

• Use of the Visitor Center Café for a dinner
• Tables — up to 12 café tables — indoors and out
• Chairs — up to 60 café chairs
• Use of the catering kitchen
• Use of the loading dock
• Use of the Alan and Louise Potter Theater for a presentation
• Use of the facility bathrooms

The event renter will provide:

• All food, drink, china, silverware, napkins, tablecloths, flowers, etc.
• Any other necessary items

The mansion can be opened for 1½ hours during the event if desired at a cost of $1000.