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

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   Presidential home, memorial to the Enslaved Community, and museum of American history, Montpelier engages the public with Madison's most powerful idea: government by the people.

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     The home of James and Dolley Madison, the Montpelier estate...

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     GPS Address: 11350 Constitution Highway Montpelier Station,...

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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

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

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   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.

4. www.monticello.org › montpelierMontpelier | Monticello

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   Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia. 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.

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

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   Open now. 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. 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." Montpelier was also home to six generations of enslaved individuals.

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

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   Historic Sites. James Madison's Montpelier. A Distinctive Destination. Constructed: circa 1760. Address: 11407 Constitution Hwy. Orange, Virginia 22960. Hours. Monday–Sunday. 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Phone 540-672-2728. Visit James Madison's Montpelier. Plan Your Visit. Reviews. Connect.

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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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   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.

   Montpelier (Orange, Virginia) - Wikipedia

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   Is Montpelier a historic place?

   • Montpelier was declared a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. It was included in the Madison-Barbour Rural Historic District in 1991. In 1983, the last private owner of Montpelier, Marion duPont Scott, bequeathed the estate to the National Trust for Historic Preservation .

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   What is there to do in Montpelier?

   • Montpelier features the Madisons' historic home, formal gardens, "The Mere Distinction of Colour Exhibition," an archaeology lab, a Museum Shop, 8+ miles of walking trails, the Madison Family Cemetery, and the Montpelier Burial Ground for the Enslaved. Please visit Montpelier.org for all current prices, tours, and events.

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