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Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 by Ella

Montpelier, home of James Madison. Like Jefferson, Madison spoke of his abhorrence of slavery but never freed his own enslaved people. Truly I wanted to hear more about Dolly Madison but I have to admit it was awe inspiring to see the small desk Madison used to pen the most important document in our history.

Montpelier
Madison’s humble desk. He would have had a view of tobacco fields
Organized correspondence
Madison’s electro static machine. One of his party games. Have the guests stand in a circle holding hands. One person cranks the handle and bzzzzzt
Madison’s garden with a sightline to the mountains

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