James Madison's Montpelier We the People Spring 2013 | Page 11

This seminar begins Wednesday,
July 10 at 5:00 p.m. and continues
through Friday, July 12 at 3:00 p.m.
$699 includes Room & Board
Gain the perspective of Madison and
the founders regarding the Separation
of Powers through primary source
documents and early case studies.
This residential seminar is led by Dr.
Benjamin A. Kleinerman, professor,
author, and expert on the subject
of executive power in the American
Constitution.

Summer Civil War Encampment
Friday – Sunday, August 2 – 4
12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday
Across from the Montpelier Train Depot
in the parking lot beside the “Esso”
Building on Route 20.

Fall Fiber Festival and Montpelier
Sheepdog Trials
Saturday and Sunday, October 5 – 6
Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Festival behind the “Esso” Building at
11407 Constitution Hwy.
Festival Admission required.
Mansion tours additional
$10 per person.
See the grounds of Montpelier at their
autumn finest amid the family fun
events of the Fall Fiber Festival and
Montpelier sheepdog trials. Activities
for all ages include workshops and
hands-on craft demonstrations,
competitions and specialty vendors.

Christmas Candlelight Tour
Weekends December 6 – 7, 13 – 14
4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
$25 in advance, $35 at the door,
$10 for children 6-14,
Free for children 6 and under.
“Dolley Madison” will greet visitors
as they enjoy centuries of Christmas
traditions at the Montpelier
Candlelight Tour. Learn about early
19th century Christmas customs
while exploring the Madisons’ home
by candlelight.

FREE
Montpelier will host a summer
“encampment” of Civil War reenactors to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of Lee’s Army of Northern
Virginia encamping at Montpelier
following their retreat from Gettysburg.
This weekend encampment will feature
a summer camp, artillery, infantry and
cavalry maneuvers.

Claude Moore Lecture
Tuesday, September 17 – 5:30 p.m.
National Archives, Washington, D.C.
FREE
Join staff and friends of Montpelier at
the National Archives in our Nation’s
Capital for this annual “State of the
Constitution” address, focusing on
public education, dialogue, and policy
as they relate to the constitutional
foundation of our nation.

Center for the Constitution
Seminars
October 11 – 13, November 15 – 17
$699 includes Room & Board
Check our website for further
information.

Montpelier Hunt Races
Saturday, November 2, Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
Hunt Races Admission required. Mansion tours additional $10 per person.
To purchase Hunt Races tickets, visit www.montpelierraces.org
Experience the thrill of steeplechase horse racing at the 79th running of the
Montpelier Hunt Races on the historic grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier.

We The People

Constitutional Structure Seminar

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