Clues to the Cottage: How the Montpelier Team Unraveled One Building's Story
Join a panel of archaeologists, historic preservationists, and researchers to discover the stories of the Madison planter’s cottage. Once occupied by a young James Madison with his parents and siblings, this building eventually served as a kitchen and home for enslaved cooks. Exploring how this structure (and the surrounding landscape) changed over time, the panelists will demonstrate how interdisciplinary, collaborative investigation is essential in understanding a fuller, more accurate account of the past.