James Madison's Montpelier We The People Fall 2014 | Page 19

We T he People

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MANSION RES TORATION
J ANUARy 5 - 1 6 , 2 0 1 5
Montpelier will be closed for mansion renovations, interior painting,
and plaster repair. Follow our progress on social media!

E V E RYBODY LOV ES MRS. MADISON :

DOLL EY MADISON IN L E T T E RS AND PIC T UR E S
OP E NIN G J ANUARy 1 7 , 2 0 1 5
This exhibit illuminates the iconic Dolley Madison, the original
presidential spouse to be called “First Lady,” through her personal
letters, a daguerreotype by the famed artist Matthew Brady, and a
commemorative silver dollar designed by Tiffany & Co. for U.S. Mint.

PR E SIDEN TS' DAY CELEB RATION
F E B RUARY 1 5 , 2 0 1 5
Esteemed historian David O. Stewart will launch his new book,
Madison’s Gift: Five Partnerships that Built America, which offers
unprecedented views into Madison’s achievements by highlighting
his unique ability to collaborate with leaders from across the
ideological spectrum—from Alexander Hamilton to First Lady
Dolley Madison.

JAM ES MADISON'S B IRTHDAY

Teachers can improve their understanding of
American civics through courses at the Robert H.
Smith Center for the Constitution. Participants are
provided housing on Montpelier’s historic grounds,
estate tours, and meals. Scholarships are available.
The Bill of Rights in Historical
Perspective - march 13-15, 2015
Susan M. Leeson, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Justice
Oregon Supreme Court and Lynn Uzzell, Ph.D.,
Robert H. Smith Center for the Constitution
Congress, the Constitution, and
Contemporary Politics – April 10-12, 2015
William Connolly, Ph.D.,