James Madison's Montpelier

 

Montpelier, the lifelong home of James and Dolley Madison, is situated on 2,650 acres of protected land with unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just a two-hour drive from Washington, D.C. Visitors can tour the historic House, enjoy award-winning food at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, and hike on 8+ miles of walking trails.

 

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James Madison's Montpelier

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Updated May 24, 2017

List of trips to this site

• Patriots of the American Revolution — Road trip to their birthplaces and homes
• Visiting the homes of America's Founding Fathers on a Historic America Road Trip

Shop for gifts for history lovers:

• Our trademarked "History Nerd" shirt, caps, mug, stickers and more

• Our 1776 collection with historic documents, shirts, mug, static clings and more

• Declaration of Independence printed by hand on a historic press