WE THE PEOPLE
Nonprofit Organization U . S . Postage PAID Orange , Virginia Permit No . 3
P . O . Box 911 , Orange , VA 22960 www . montpelier . org
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2016
MONTPELIER HUNT RACES | November 5
Celebrate the 82nd running of the historic Hunt Races , a premier event in the American Steeplechase Circuit . Friends and family also can enjoy Jack Russell Terrier and stick horse races and tailgate and hat contests . http :// www . montpelierraces . org /
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE | December 3
Visits with Santa , holiday refreshments , and special activities will be offered throughout the day at the Visitor Center . The House will be decorated in accordance with 19th-century customs . Spend the weekend in Orange County enjoying Montpelier ’ s open house and many other holiday festivities !
2017
MANSION RESTORATION | January 3-13
Montpelier will be closed for House renovations , painting , and other repairs . Follow our progress on social media !
LOG CABIN RECONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP | February 5-10
Reconstruct a log cabin in the field quarters area . Work with Montpelier ’ s expert staff and consultants to learn 19thcentury log cabin construction techniques . No experience necessary . Housing is provided on campus at Arlington House , an antebellum plantation house .
CERAMICS WORKSHOP | February 19-24
Work in the Archaeology Laboratory and be involved in post-excavation cataloging , analysis , labeling , and reconstructing of ceramics and other historic artifacts . Learn about historic artifact types , iron conservation techniques , and how to reconstruct vessels for display in the Lab , the House , the galleries , and other museums . Housing is provided on campus at Arlington House , an antebellum plantation house .
JAMES MADISON ’ S BIRTHDAY | March 16
Commemorate the 266th birthday of James Madison , fourth President of the United States , Father of the Constitution , and Architect of the Bill of Rights . The wreathlaying ceremony at the Madison family cemetery will feature the United States Marine Corps Band and Color Guard .
SPRING WINE FESTIVAL | May 6-7
Join friends and family for this premier spring event showcasing distinctive arts and crafts , specialty food vendors , live music , children ’ s entertainment , and tastings from great Virginia wineries and breweries .
DOLLEY MADISON LEGACY LUNCHEON | May 16
Enjoy a tour of the House and an elegant luncheon on the back lawn of the House to commemorate the 249th anniversary of Dolley ’ s birthday . Featured speaker will be Andrea Wulf , author of five acclaimed books , including Founding Gardeners and The Invention of Nature , both on the New York Times Bestseller List . The luncheon raises funds to support the refurbishing of the House . Contact Karen Costello at 540.672.4370 or kcostello @ montpelier . org for information and tickets .
DOLLEY MADISON ’ S BIRTHDAY | May 20
Celebrate the 249th birthday of America ’ s first “ First Lady .” Free cupcakes at the Visitor Center , and free admission to the House for visitors who share Dolley ’ s name or birthday !
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