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HOME OF JAMES AND DOLLEY MADISON

Montpelier, the lifelong home of James and Dolley Madison, is situated on 2,650 acres of protected land with unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains just a two-hour drive from Washington D.C. Visitors can enjoy award-winning food at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, tours of the historic house, and hiking on 8+ miles of walking trails.

Discover Montpelier
Historic Landscape Tour
October 1, 2016
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Free
Fall Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials
October 1 - 2, 2016
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Journey from Slavery to Freedom Walking Tour
October 8, 2016
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Free
Civil War Trail & Gilmore Farm Walking Tour
October 15, 2016
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Free
Big Woods Walk
October 16, 2016
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Gilmore Cabin Workshop: Natural Dyeing with Pat Brodowski
October 22, 2016
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Free
Working Woods Walk
October 23, 2016
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The Montpelier Hunt Races
November 5, 2016
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James Madison and Religious Freedom
5 Minute Read
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The Life of James Madison
11 Minute Read
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The Life of Paul Jennings
7 Minute Read
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Dolley Madison in Popular Culture
6 Minute Read
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and tour of this historical property. Particularly liked the uncrowded tour we had with knowledgeable guide."
theronben
"Nice tour and beautiful grounds. Visit the graves of the Madison's or watch the archeologists work. Worth the time."
Rose4may
"Amazing tour of one of our Founding Fathers home."
Kevin Whitbeck
"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and tour of this historical property. Particularly liked the uncrowded tour we had with knowledgeable guide."
theronben
"Nice tour and beautiful grounds. Visit the graves of the Madison's or watch the archeologists work. Worth the time."
Rose4may
"Amazing tour of one of our Founding Fathers home."
Kevin Whitbeck