Montpelier is a Georgian landmark in Orange, Virginia, and a filming location for Hannibal (2001) and American Experience: Dolley Madison (2010). Built in 1764, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Location: 11350 Constitution Highway, Orange, Virginia, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Montpelier Station, Orange
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0966, SRC-0967 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0966, SRC-0968, SRC-3154 - Built in 1764
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0966, SRC-0969 - Architectural style: Georgian
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0970, SRC-0971, SRC-3155 - Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0972, SRC-0967, SRC-3154 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; Virginia Historic Landmark
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3420, SRC-3421, SRC-0966 - Appeared in Hannibal (movie, 2001)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9376, SRC-9377, SRC-9520 - Appeared in American Experience: Dolley Madison (tv, 2010)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9378, SRC-9379, SRC-9868
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0966 — Virginia Department of Historic Resources — Montpelier (068-0030) register listing (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0967 — National Park Service — Memories of Montpelier (Teaching with Historic Places) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0968 — Montpelier (Orange, Virginia) — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0969 — Encyclopedia Virginia — Montpelier, Archaeology at (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0970 — James Madison's Montpelier — The Life of James Madison (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0971 — The Plan Collection — President James Madison's Montpelier: Distinctive Southern Style (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0972 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — Montpelier (savingplaces.org) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3154 — The Cultural Landscape Foundation — Montpelier (Orange, VA) (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3155 — City Journal — Montpelier Restored (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3420 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3421 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4853 — James Madison's Montpelier (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9376 — movie-locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9377 — visitorangevirginia.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9378 — www.pbs.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9379 — dailyprogress.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9520 — Hannibal (2001 film) — Wikipedia (Tier 2, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9868 — gazette.jhu.edu (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm (check site for seasonal variations)
Admission: Adult (18+) $13; ages 12-17 $8; ages 5-11 $5; ages 0-4 free. House interior only via guided 'Highlights of Montpelier' tour ticket
Frequently asked questions
Where was American Experience: Dolley Madison filmed?
Montpelier, in Orange, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for American Experience: Dolley Madison. This property has also appeared on screen in Hannibal.
Where was Hannibal filmed?
Montpelier, in Orange, Virginia, is a real-world filming location used for Hannibal. This property has also appeared on screen in American Experience: Dolley Madison.
Can you visit Montpelier?
Yes — Montpelier is open to the public. Hours: Open daily 9am-4pm (check site for seasonal variations). Admission: Adult (18+) $13; ages 12-17 $8; ages 5-11 $5; ages 0-4 free. House interior only via guided 'Highlights of Montpelier' tour ticket.
Where is Montpelier located?
Montpelier is located in Orange, Virginia.