James Madison's Montpelier
Montpelier
The estate of James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution,” with a restored main house and a much-praised exhibition on the history of slavery.
This was the home of the fourth president, James Madison, where he drafted the US Constitution. The main house has been restored to its appearance in the 1820s, and the tour takes about an hour. The exhibition “Mind and Body of Slavery” in the basement and south yard is one of the best of its kind in the United States. The estate also has forest trails, the Dupont family gardens and an old railway station. Adult tickets cost around US$30. Montpelier is in Orange County, about 40 minutes’ drive from Charlottesville, and you can visit it on the same day as Barboursville Vineyards.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Barboursville Vineyards & Ruins
- Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
- Monticello
- Michie Tavern
- Historic Downtown Mall
- James Monroe's Highland
- The Fralin Museum of Art
- Carter Mountain Orchard