Season 3, Episode 4-James Madison’s Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 4: James Madison’s Tomb

“Take care of me when I’m gone,” Thomas Jefferson told James Madison–Madison was the secret-keeper, and historian of the Founding. Learn about Madison’s active post-Presidency, his death, burial, and legacy!

Make sure to listen to James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “James Madison and Port Conway” on his birthplace!

Also, listen to James Madison’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “James Madison and Montpelier” for his home!

James Madison’s Montpelier official site.

James Madison’s Montpelier from the National Park Service.

James Madison’s Gravesite from CSPAN.

From My Summer 2023 Visit!

From My Summer 2022 Visit!

From My Summer 2017 Visit!

Fox in front of James Madison’s gravesite

From My Summer 2010 Visit!

My first Visit to James Madison’s gravesite.
Postcard of the Madison Tombs

James Madison’s Tomb: James Madison’s Montpelier, 11350 Constitution Highway, Orange, Virginia.

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Recommended Reading for James Madison

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