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Montpelier (Orange, Virginia) / 38.21972°N 78.16944°W / 38.21972; -78.16944. James Madison's Montpelier, located in Orange County, Virginia, was the plantation house of the Madison family, including Founding Father and fourth president of the United States James Madison and his wife, Dolley. The 2,650-acre (1,070 ha) property is open ...
- October 15, 1966
- 068-0030
- c. 1764
- Orange, Virginia
Location. 11350 Constitution Highway. Montpelier Station, VA 22957. Directions. Experience History. Tours. Admission Required. Montpelier offers a variety of tours that cater to your interests and help make your visit unique and memorable. Check our calendar of events for special events and unique seasonal activities.
Our Location. 11350 Constitution Highway Montpelier Station, VA 22957. Directions. Upcoming Events. Visit in-person or register for virtual events with scholars from across the country. May 18, 2024May 19, 2024May 25, 2024May 26, 2024 The Enslaved Community Tour. May 20, 2024. Celebrate Dolley Madison's Birthday.
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Why is Montpelier a National Trust Historic Site?
This well-preserved 2,650-acre estate in Orange County, Virginia, was the lifelong home of James Madison and is now property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its history begins with settlement by James Madison's grandfather in the 1720s, and includes slaves who worked and lived on
Montpelier is administered by The Montpelier Foundation and is a National Trust Historic Site. Montpelier is a monument to James Madison and the enslaved community, a museum of American history, and a center for constitutional education that engages the public with the enduring legacy of Madison's most powerful idea: government by the people.
Montpelier, located in Orange County, Virginia, was the plantation home of James Madison, fourth president of the United States. The original core of the main house was built around 1760 by James Madison, Sr., the father of the future president. In 1797, James Madison, Jr., and his wife Dolley moved to Montpelier and began making changes and ...
Montpelier is one of 20 historic museum properties owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It is located four miles southwest of Orange, Virginia, on Route 20, and lies approximately 25 miles north of Charlottesville and 70 miles south of Washington, D.C.
