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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.

2. www.montpelier.orgMontpelier – Explore History At Our House

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   Preserve the Legacy and Ideals of Liberty. Montpelier is the lifelong home of James Madison, Father of the Constitution, Architect of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States. As a monument to James Madison and the Enslaved Community, a museum of American history, and a center for constitutional education, Montpelier ...

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   Where is 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. The 2,650-acre (1,070 ha) property is open seven days a week.

   Montpelier (Orange, Virginia) - Wikipedia

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   Who owns Montpelier in Orange County?

   • Benjamin Thornton, of Gomersall, Leeds, England, owns Montpelier, in Orange County. William H. Mcfarland, a Richmond banker, owns Montpelier, in Orange County. Alfred V. Scott, of Alabama, owns Montpelier, in Orange County. Thomas J. Carson, a Baltimore banker and native of Ireland, owns Montpelier, in Orange County.

   Montpelier, Archaeology at - Encyclopedia Virginia

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   Why is Montpelier important?

   • 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. At Montpelier, James Madison shaped the ideas that would become the U.S. Constitution.

   James Madison's Montpelier - National Trust for Historic Preservation

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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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4. www.montpelier.org › visitVisit – Montpelier

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   Book Online. Hours. Open Daily. 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Map of the Estate. Tours Offered. LOCATION. 11350 Constitution Highway. Montpelier Station, VA 22957. Directions. Experience History. Tours. Montpelier offers a variety of tours that cater to your interests and help make your visit unique and memorable.

5. www.monticello.org › montpelierMontpelier - Thomas Jefferson's 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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   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.

7. encyclopediavirginia.org › 9571-2919d9f8985824e-2Virtual Tour of Montpelier - Encyclopedia Virginia

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   This is a virtual tour of Montpelier, the Orange County plantation home of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. In 1864, enslaved laborers built the original two-story brick home for Madison's father, James Madison Sr. When the former president returned in 1797 to live at Montpelier with his new wife, Dolley Todd Madison ...

8. encyclopediavirginia.org › entries › montpelierMontpelier, Archaeology at - Encyclopedia Virginia

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   Jan 25, 2022 · ENTRY. Montpelier, Archaeology at. SUMMARY. Archaeology at Montpelier, the Orange County home of James Madison, began in the 1980s and continued over subsequent decades. Settled in the 1720s by Madison’s grandfather, the site was first called Mount Pleasant and included a modest plantation house.

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