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
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