Montpelier

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 recorded source groups · SRC-0966, SRC-0967
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0966, SRC-0968, SRC-3154
• Built in 1764
  confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-0966, SRC-0969
• Architectural style: Georgian
  confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0970, SRC-0971, SRC-3155
• Owned by National Trust for Historic Preservation
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0972, SRC-0967, SRC-3154
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; Virginia Historic Landmark
  confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-3420, SRC-3421, SRC-0966
• Appeared in Hannibal (movie, 2001)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-9376, SRC-9377, SRC-9520
• Appeared in American Experience: Dolley Madison (tv, 2010)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 recorded source groups · 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

The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How is Montpelier connected to American Experience: Dolley Madison?

Montpelier, in Orange, Virginia, has a documented connection to American Experience: Dolley Madison. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Hannibal.

How is Montpelier connected to Hannibal?

Montpelier, in Orange, Virginia, has a documented connection to Hannibal. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include 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.