During Veterans Day Weekend, Montpelier says "thank you" to all U.S. military veteran visitors by offering free House tours, including entry to our newest exhibition The Mere Distinction of Colour. At the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, browse the galleries and our Museum Shop, which offers a wide range of locally-sourced products, jewelry, and books. U.S. military veterans will receive a 10 percent discount on any purchase! In the Exchange Cafe, enjoy award-winning barbeque and other specialty foods.

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

Discount does not include non-military family members.

Montpelier is located in Orange County, the heart of Central Virginia, 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!