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James Madison's Montpelier

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We the People Support Montpelier

Preserve the Legacy and Ideals of Liberty

Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States. As a monument to James Madison and the Enslaved Community, a museum of American history, and a center for constitutional education, Montpelier engages the public with the enduring legacy of Madison’s most powerful idea: government by the people. 

Montpelier is more than just the home of one of America’s Founding Fathers. It’s a place where we can learn how our Constitution affects our everyday lives. It’s a site that brings its legacy of slavery out of the past and under the lens of our current understanding of the world we all inhabit. It’s an ongoing archaeological dig that tells us more about 18th-century life every day. It’s a destination for anyone who wants to know more about how the thinking of James Madison changed the world.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Your contribution will directly support Montpelier’s ongoing efforts to preserve the legacy and ideals of liberty that founded our nation.

Preserve the Legacy and Ideals of Liberty

Together, we can ensure the American story is told in its entirety–one that resonates with all Americans and reminds us of our shared journey towards a more perfect union.

Consider the Constitution Podcast

Consider the Constitution is a new podcast from the Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier.

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Discover Montpelier

Via interpretation, research, and civic education, Montpelier engages the public with Madison’s most powerful idea: government by the people