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James Madison's Montpelier, Orange, VA

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James Madison's Montpelier

Tour James Madison's restored plantation home, its slavery exhibition, gardens and 8 miles of trails across the Virginia Piedmont.

11350 Constitution Hwy · Orange, VA

About James Madison's Montpelier

Montpelier was the home of James Madison, who died here in 1836 and is buried in the family cemetery. A restoration finished in 2008 returned the mansion to its 1820 appearance after the duPont family's additions were removed. You can see The Mere Distinction of Color exhibition on the enslaved community, the Annie duPont Formal Garden and more than 8 miles of walking trails.

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