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Jul 30-31, Aug 6-7, 13-14:
Alice in Wonderland (Four County Players)
For more information, see the Four County Players web site.

Aug 1, 5, 8, 15:
Alice In Wonderland (Four County Players)
For more information, see the Four County Players web site.

August 1 (Sun.):
Freedman's Farm Tour, and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour (Montpelier)
Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-1864 Confederate winter encampment site. 2:00 p.m. (540) 672-2728.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

August 1-7, 8-14, 22-28 (Sun.-Sat.):
Archaeology Expeditions & Excursions (Montpelier)
Become a member of the archaeological Research Team. Learn how to dig from experienced, professional archaeologists as you trowel Montpelier's historic soils to unearth evidence for the stables and slave quarters to the south of the mansion. For more information visit montpelier.org/archaeologyprograms, call (540) 672-2728 x160 or email mreeves@montpelier.org.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

August 15 (Sun.):
Rebuilding Montpelier's Civil War Huts (Montpelier)
Come and see Civil War reenactors from the 3rd Regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia rebuild the huts occupied by General Samuel McGowan's South Carolinians during the winter of 1863-1864. The reenactors will use the same construction techniques as McGowan's men. Fall Events
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

September 5-12 (Sun.-Sat.):
Archaeology Expedition & Excursion (Montpelier)
Become a member of the archaeological Research Team. Learn how to dig from experienced, professional archaeologists as you trowel Montpelier's historic soils to unearth evidence for the stables and slave quarters to the south of the mansion. For more information visit montpelier.org/archaeologyprograms, call (540) 672-2728 x160 or email mreeves@montpelier.org.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

September 17 (Fri.):
Constitution Day (Montpelier)
Celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Constitution with a free visit to Montpelier, the lifelong home of James Madison: Father of the Constitution, architect of the Bill of Rights and President of the United States. Free admission all day. (540) 672-2728.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

October 2-3 (Sat.-Sun.):
Fall Fiber Festival and Sheep Dog Trials (Montpelier)
View fiber arts displays, demonstrations, and workshops by the Fall Fiber Festival of Virginia, Inc. Information: email fallfiber02@hotmail.com or visit www.fallfiberfestival.org.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

October 3-9, 17-23 (Sun.-Sat.):
Archaeology Expeditions & Excursions (Montpelier)
Become a member of the archaeological Research Team. Learn how to dig from experienced, professional archaeologists as you trowel Montpelier's historic soils to unearth evidence for the stables and slave quarters to the south of the mansion. For more information visit montpelier.org/archaeologyprograms, call (540) 672-2728 x160 or email mreeves@montpelier.org.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

October 17 (Sun.):
Fall Big Woods Walk (Montpelier)
Tour the 200-acre old-growth James Madison Landmark Forest known as the "Big Woods," designated a National Natural Landmark. 2:00 p.m. (540) 672-2728.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

November 6 (Sat.):
Montpelier Hunt Races (Montpelier)
Experience the thrill of steeplechase horse racing at the 76th running of the Montpelier Hunt Races on the historic grounds of James Madison's Montpelier. For details on corporate packages, tailgating, and tickets, please call (540) 661-0196, or visit www.montpelierraces.org.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

November 11 (Thurs.):
Veterans Day at Montpelier (Montpelier)
Montpelier salutes all veterans with free admission for those who are serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. (540) 672-2728.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

November 14 (Sun.):
Freedman's Farm Tour, and Confederate Winter Camp Site Walking Tour (Montpelier)
Tour the Gilmore Farm, home of George Gilmore, born a slave at Montpelier, followed by a walking tour of the 1863-1864 Confederate winter encampment site. 2:00 p.m. (540) 672-2728.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.

December 3-4 & 5 (Fri.-Sun.):
A Candlelight Christmas at Montpelier (Montpelier)
Tour the mansion by candlelight for a very special introduction to the Holiday season for you and your family.
For more information, see the Montpelier web site.