James Madison's Montpelier

Come visit the newly restored home of the Father of the Constitution, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. See how curators are rediscovering the furnishings and interior décor of James and Dolley Madison. See how the Montpelier Community lived — the Madisons, the enslaved community, and the freedmen, after Emancipation. Find out more about the history of the Madison Family and the Madison estate. Learn about the 2,650 acres of gardens and grounds, walking trails, cemeteries, and the Landmark Forest.