James Madison's home - Montpelier. James Madison is another favorite Founding Father and one whom I am eternally grateful to for his endowment so I may study a second Master's Degree in History and Government. I am a James Madison Fellow because of this great man.
James Madison is given credit for being the Father of the Constitution, though most would agree that the creation and writing of the document was a collective effort of many in 1787. Madison is also one of the three men who wrote the Federalist Papers, written to sway folks to ratify the Constitution.
The front view of Mr. Madison's home
The back view
Just an amazing home. It felt much larger than Jeffersons, but, then again, James was only 5' while Jefferson was 6'3
The view from Mr. Madison's front porch. It is said that Mr. Jefferson could go to his observatory with a small telescope and see Mr. Madison's home. They lived just a few short miles from each other and visited weekly. Also, Mr. James Monroe lived in the area as well.
James Madison's home - Montpelier. James Madison is another favorite Founding Father and one whom I am eternally grateful to for his endowment so I may study a second Master's Degree in History and Government. I am a James Madison Fellow because of this great man. 
James Madison is given credit for being the Father of the Constitution, though most would agree that the creation and writing of the document was a collective effort of many in 1787. Madison is also one of the three men who wrote the Federalist Papers, written to sway folks to ratify the Constitution. 
The front view of Mr. Madison's home
The back view
Just an amazing home. It felt much larger than Jeffersons, but, then again, James was only 5' while Jefferson was 6'3
The view from Mr. Madison's front porch. It is said that Mr. Jefferson could go to his observatory with a small telescope and see Mr. Madison's home. They lived just a few short miles from each other and visited weekly. Also, Mr. James Monroe lived in the area as well.
The front porch. This is our Professor, Dr. Morrison. 
The original drawings of the grounds show outbuildings and so, new buildings are in process of creation. 
Me reading with the Madison's. 
Another James Madison Fellow, Colin, was playing one of the 18th century games and got a dead ringer! 
Mitchie Tavern
Original building from the late 1700's. Notice how small it is
Antique guns that are original and for sale!
Inside one of the smaller buildings
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