During the weekend before Veterans Day, Montpelier says "thank you" to all U.S. military service members and their families by offering a free day property pass to the grounds, as well as a free "Highlights of Montpelier" tour to service members. At the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, browse our Museum Shop, which offers a wide range of locally-sourced products, jewelry, and books. Veterans will receive a 10 percent discount on any purchase!

Bring your walking shoes and hike Montpelier's 8+ miles of walking trails through horse pastures, wildflower meadows, and old-growth forests. Visit the Annie duPont Formal Garden, Mr. Madison's Temple, and the Madison family and slave cemeteries.

Please note: The Property Pass discount will be applied onsite. Free tours do not extend to service members' families. Montpelier is closed on November 11, Veterans Day.

Montpelier is located in Orange County, in the Virginia Foothills, so take a break and explore all there is to offer.

Spend a night or two at one of the Inns at Montpelier - each is within easy driving distances to wineries, shopping, hiking, fine dining, and more. Mr. Madison's neighbors included Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, and you'll have plenty of time to explore both Monticello and Highland. Enjoy the last of the fall colors on Skyline Drive as you wend your way through Shenandoah National Park, where there are more than 500 miles of fantastic hiking trails. Delight in the breathtaking views, which Madison described as “a squirrel’s jump from heaven.” Montpelier is in Virginia wine country, and your nearby choices for outstanding Virginia wine are many: Early Mountain Vineyards, Barboursville Vineyards, Horton Vineyard, Keswick Vineyard, and many more!