TOM HARDEJ MAY 15 , 2012 HISP 711

History and Heritage at James Madison’s

Montpelier

Introduction

James Madison Marion duPont Scott

Introduction

Research Questions

What were the consequences of this restoration?

What are the visible and invisible narratives at James Madison’s Montpelier?

Why is the duPont narrative at Montpelier significant and how can it be preserved on the landscape?

Overview

MethodologyBackground InformationThe Madisons and the duPontsThe RestorationEffects on the Landscape TodayCurrent Interpretation of MontpelierMontpelier Walking TourConclusion

Methodology

Numerous Montpelier Site Visits House Tours “Self-Guided” Landscape Tours Conversations with Staff and Volunteers

Interviews with Key Players Restoration Architect Advisory Committee Montpelier Foundation & National Trust Staff Preservation Scholars

Historical Research Archives

Orange County, VA

Madison Montpelier

duPont Montpelier

Montpelier Over Time

duPont Montpelier

Pre-Restoration Montpelier

(2011) (ca. 2000)

Montpelier Foundation

Restoration Advisory Committee

Restoration

Reconstructed Slave Quarters

The William duPont Gallery

James Madison’s Montpelier

Mapping Montpelier

Mapping Montpelier

Mapping Montpelier

Walking Tour

1) The Main House2) The Visitor Center (Art Deco & Drawing Room)3) Annie duPont Formal Garden4) Barns & Stables5) Horse Graveyard6) Montpelier Hunt Races7) Bassett Cottage8) Montpelier Depot Train Station

Walking Tour

1) The Main House2) The Visitor Center (Art Deco & Drawing Room)3) Annie duPont Formal Garden4) Barns & Stables5) Horse Graveyard6) Montpelier Hunt Races7) Bassett Cottage8) Montpelier Depot Train Station

Barns & Stables

Barns & Stables

Horse Graveyard

Horse Graveyard

Bassett Cottage

Bassett Cottage

Oriental Garden

Conclusion

Questions?

Thanks to my committeeDr. Donald LinebaughDr. Mary Corbin Sies