The Father of the Constitution has one of the most ambitious renovation projects, to get his home at Montpelier back to the status when James and Dolley Madison resided there. Learn about Madison’s pre-presidency, his tumultuous term, his enigmatic wife, and, of course, his mansion!
Be sure to check out James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “James Madison and Port Conway“!
MontpelierJames MadisonWhat a view! Montpelier!Montpelier estateHeading inEntrance view Drawing room Dining roomTemple constructionLooking towards the mansionHeading into the gardenGarden view Love the view English gardenWith James and Dolley
From My July 2010 Visit!
Heading into Montpelier!Montpelier!James Madison in the visitor centerJoe and JamesMontpelier entranceAt MontpelierThe slave quarters reconstruction from the roof Looking out on the approachWith James and DolleyStruggling to understandIn the gardenWandering around
From My June 2022 Visit!
Entering MontpelierWith James and DolleyAt Montpelier!MontpelierFrom the front porchChecking out the art in the entrance hallI love the Drawing RoomPresidential portraits in the Drawing RoomDramatic touchesA feast for the eyes Thomas Jefferson and James and Dolley MadisonIn the Drawing Room! Love that roomDining Room!Visiting the Dining RoomLooking into the bedroom The desk where James Madison toiled at MontpelierJames Madison’s cabinetIn James Madison’s study The back of the homeMontpelier!The ice house Checking out the gardensIn the English gardenGarden tripping
Montpelier Drawing Room, from One Road at a Time.
Montpelier Dining Room, from ABC13.com.
Montpelier Library, from Montpelier.org.
Montpelier’s Expansion over the Years, from Colonial Williamsburg (pink stucco is the du Pont renovation).
Floorplans showing expansion of Montpelier, from Colonial Williamsburg.
Montpelier shortly after Madison’s death.
James and Dolley Madison from White House Historical Association.
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