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Less than 2 hours from Washington, D.C. a verdant oasis of American history welcomes visitors every day. James Madison’s Montpelier, the Virginia home of the 4th President of the United States and the father of the US Constitution, sits on 2,650 acres. Walk the trails, plan a picnic or eat in the Exchange Cafe, and escape from the noise of the world. You’ll be immersed in a landscape of meadows, old-growth forests, and pastures, with an unblocked view of the Blue Ridge mountains. Inside Montpelier, you’ll learn about Madison the man, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, slavery, and Dolley Madison. Montpelier is fun for all ages, offering family-friendly tours, walking tours, and a hands-on archaeology lab. After July 4, tours for kids are free until Labor Day.

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