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Course Description

Travel with us to the home of James and Dolly Madison, the plantation known at Montpelier. We will enjoy a one-hour guided tour exploring the history and legacy of one of our most important Founding Father's, the enslaved people who lived on this land, and the constitution inside the Madison Home. The restoration of the buildings surrounding the home are ongoing projects, but new artifacts are always being discovered that bring humanity to this historic site. After the tour, we will travel to Sperryville where you may select a local restaurant for your lunch, and then browse shops and galleries, before returning to Harrisonburg!

Moderate walking and some stairs to tour the home and grounds.

To dive deeper into this era of Virginia, consider signing up for the Virginia History Series, Class 2: The Founding of America Through pre-Civil War. Members taking that class are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this trip!

 

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