Exterior Evolution of James Madison's Montpelier

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Illusenfan,

The wings were actually added by Madison between 1808 and 1812 (during his first term as president).  The house would stay in this basic form (with some major changes to the portico and wing roofs) until William duPont dramatically expands and renovates the mansion in circa 1901.

Take care and remember to come for the grand opening on September 17th, 2008.

Gardiner Hallock

Director of Architectural Research

[madisonscholar]

I will be there, and I'm all the way from Juneau Alaska:) I am SO happy as well as blessed to have the opportunity of going:)

Congratulations to all of you there at Montpelier, working so hard in bringing the legacy of James Madison to life:) God Bless!

[Illusenfan35]

I like this video. I thought the two extra wings weren't part of Madison original design?

[madisonscholar]

Gorgeous! Absolutely wonderful! I have visited Montpelier and I plan to go again very soon:) I'm very happy to see this video here:) Thanks, montpelierrestored!