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Montpelier Mansion

Located next to Montpelier Cultural Arts Center, Montpelier was home to three generations of the Madison family. James Madison, Father of the United States Constitution and fourth President of the United States, lived at Montpelier until his death in 1836.

The Georgian-style mansion is situated on 2700 acres of rolling pasturelands, with formal gardens and forested areas in sight of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Purchased and expanded by the duPont family in 1900, the site is famed for thoroughbred horses and the annual Montpelier Hunt Races.

See Montpelier decorated as it would have looked in 1830, furnished with original period pieces belonging to the family that built the house. Guided shuttle tours of the mansion include an orientation video, the Discovering Madison exhibit in the main house, a visit to the formal garden, and an 11-stop historic landscape walking tour.

Location: 11407 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station Virginia 22957 Telephone 540-672-2728

Other History nearby:
(Fredericksburg) 'Stonewall' Jackson Shrine
(Fredericksburg) Chatham
(Catlett) Churchhouse
(Fredericksburg) Fredericksburg Courthouse
(Fredericksburg) George Washington Masonic Museum
(Ashland) Hanover County Black Heritage Society

04/11 Coming to The Montpelier Station area
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival West Friendship MD May4-5 A fun-filled weekend of live animals, crafts and supplies, entertainment and more.
Maryland Faerie Festival Darlington MD May10-12 The Maryland Faerie Festival celebrates the Faeries in an atmosphere and with entertainment inspired by Faerie folklore and literature.
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Bethesda MD May11-12 Delight in fine art created by 130 of nation's best artists, live entertainment and Bethesda restaurants.
Hampton Roads Greek Festival Hampton Roads VA May30-June2 Winner of the Peninsula Gold Award for best outdoor festival in 2012.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival Annapolis MD June9 View the juried works of 200 of the regions’ best artists and craftsmen. Sample wines from over 25 Maryland wineries in our expanded wine pavilions. Purchase a bottle of wine and relax while listening to smooth jazz all day long.
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