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1. www.montpelier.orgExplore History At Our House | Montpelier

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   Welcome to Montpelier, the home to President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution and Architect of the Bill of Rights, and Dolley Madison, America’s first "First Lady." Montpelier was also home to six generations of enslaved African Americans. The Montpelier estate features the historic.

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     A Labor Day Message from Montpelier's President & CEO, Eola...

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     The grounds of James Madison's Montpelier is home to 8+...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Montpelier_(Orange,_Virginia)Montpelier (Orange, Virginia) - Wikipedia

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   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 seven days a week.

   • Added to NRHP: October 15, 1966
   • VLR No.: 068-0030

   • Built: c. 1764
   • Nearest city: Orange, Virginia

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   Who lived in Montpelier?

   • Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, fourth President of the United States, father of the Constitution, and architect of the Bill of Rights; and his wife, Dolley, America's first "First Lady." The historic home and grounds are open to visitors seven days a week.

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   Where was James Madison's Montpelier located?

   • 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.

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   Where did the name Montpelier come from?

   • The origins of the name Montpelier are uncertain, but the first recorded use of the name comes from a 1781 James Madison letter. Madison personally liked the French spelling of the name Montpellier. The city of Montpellier, France, was a famous resort.

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   Why is Montpelier a National Trust Historic Site?

   • 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.

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4. savingplaces.org › places › montpelierJames Madison's Montpelier | National Trust for Historic ...

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   Connect. Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, fourth President of the United States, father of the Constitution, and architect of the Bill of Rights; and his wife, Dolley, America's first "First Lady." The historic home and grounds are open to visitors seven days a week.

5. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g57984-dJames Madison's Montpelier - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ...

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   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.

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6. www.montpelier.org › aboutAbout Montpelier | Montpelier

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   About Montpelier | Montpelier. Montpelier is more than just the home of one of America's Founding Fathers. It's a place where we can learn how our Constitution affects our everyday lives. It's an ongoing archaeological dig that tells us more about 18th century life every day.

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8. www.usatoday.com › story › travelPhoto tour: Montpelier, James Madison's historic estate

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   Dec 18, 2017 · Montpelier was the lifelong home of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States and primary architect of the Bill of Rights. The 2,600-acre property sits in the rolling hills of...