Bibliograph

Montpelier transformed, a monument to James Madison and its enslaved community, William H. Lewis

Type

Label

Montpelier transformed, a monument to James Madison and its enslaved community, William H. Lewis

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Montpelier transformed

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

William H. Lewis

Series statement

Landmarks

Sub title

a monument to James Madison and its enslaved community

Summary

"By the late 20th century, Montpelier, the home of James and Dolley Madison, had been altered until it would no longer have been recognizable to the couple. In 2000 the newly-created Montpelier Foundation took over management of the historic home with the seemingly insurmountable task of restoring it to be a visual record of the Madisons' era. Within ten years, the Foundation overcame numerous hurdles, turning Montpelier into a monument to the Father of the Constitution. Over the next decade the site also became a monument to Montpelier's enslaved. The buildings in their community next to the Madisons' home were reconstructed, and award-winning exhibits dramatically illustrate the tragedy of slavery and essential role of enslaved people in Madison's life. Foundation co-founder William H. Lewis details the nonprofit's ambitious preservation projects and remarkable achievements."

Target audience

adult

Classification