The James and Dolley Madison homestead at Montpelier Station, VA is a must stop for the historically astute. The homestead is being restored to authenticity--but be aware: the house is sparsly furnished as the foundation attempts to furnish it with authentic Madison furniture and Madison-era items. That written, there is a lot to see and do. Do not compare this... more

I had visited Montpelier a few years ago while the house was being renovated, and saw the painstaking work that was being done to restore it to the Madison's time. I decided to return to see the finished product, and it is fabulous. In addition to the video presentation and tour of the house - which is still being furnished... more

This was a complete waste of money and my time. The restorations that are comlpete...wonderful...the house is done. Not so much for the walls and furniture! There is nothing there except for 2 chairs and a buffet in the dining room that belonged to the madisons. This was a waste of time and money!!!!! And they would not let me... more

I am completely baffled by previous reviews that direct the traveler "save their money" or "blecchhh-forget it". This is a thoughtful, patient and quality restoration project in progress. We had visited years ago when the DuPont additions where intact and found the stories of future plans fascinating and were anxious to return. We finally got our chance last week. Our... more

Okay- so I like visiting dead President's home- but not this place. 14.00 bucks a pop- to get in to see NOTHING!! A bunch of empty rooms on his gorgeous English baronial estate built and cared for his "servants"...aka over 100 slaves. And the guide- awful and long talky bore..about NOTHING....given by the most over the top boring- full of... more

As of July 2009, the exterior is completed, but the interior is a work in progress. Visitors can see the archeology centers on-site, and some of the layers that went into recreating the walls. Recommended for those who would appreciate seeing this stage of historical recreation, otherwise wait a year or two. more

unfortunately, i missed the last couple of reviews on tripadvisor.before i went.. there is nothing to see. the rooms are barren. i called up and asked if the restortation was finished. they lied to me over the phone saying "yes, there is a lot to see". i left the tour and demanded my money back. fortunately i got a refund,... more

they are not really sure of much of anything, house is empty, most of the walls are bare, some are covered with a mud mixture that was morter back in that day "they think" they will take you to the room where James Madison wrote the constitution "maybe" and there are ink stains on the floor by where is desk... more

It is a real let down when you walk into the entry room and there is no wall paper on the walls. I am sure that the house will be nice when the restorations have been completed, but it seems like that has been ongoing for a long time. The few pieces of furniture are from "around that period" instead... more