Airing this Sunday, June 4, 2017 on C-SPAN3, "James Monroe's Life and Legacy." JMM director Scott Harris talks about James Monroe’s life, including the fifth president’s Revolutionary War service, his work as a lawyer, his path to the presidency, and the Monroe Doctrine that carries his name. Airing Details Jun 04, 2017 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3 Jun 05, 2017 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3 Jun 10, 2017 | 5:15pm EDT | C-SPAN 3 Jun 11, 2017 | 6:35am EDT | C-SPAN 3 … [Read more...]
@PresMonroe and the 1817 tour of the northern states
June 1, 2017 by
The James Monroe Museum kicks off a new social media campaign in celebration of the bicentennial of James Monroe’s presidency and his 1817 tour of the northern states. The three-part initiative marks the launch of the new Twitter username @PresMonroe. Follow President Monroe on Twitter! The social media campaign features three major themes designated by three different hashtags. Tweets featuring #JMo1stTerm will concentrate on the beginning of Monroe’s presidency (1817-1821), including issues of focus as represented by his first inaugural address, cabinet appointments, and purpose for and speeches from his presidential tours. This portion of the campaign features a secondary hashtag, #JMoInaugural, which will highlight excerpts from his inaugural address. The 1817 Tour of the Northern States will come to life through tweets from the road from President Monroe using #JMo1817Tour. The messages will trace the trail of the tour and highlight cities and towns Monroe stopped in, as … [Read more...]
JMM’s Inauguration Bicentennial Commemoration is in the news!
March 2, 2017 by
Read the Free Lance-Star article about our March 4, 2017 James Monroe Inauguration Bicentennial Commemoration! … [Read more...]
James Monroe Inauguration Bicentennial Commemoration Saturday, March 4
February 27, 2017 by
Don't miss our recreation of James Monroe's first presidential inauguration on Saturday, March 4 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Location: On the steps of Monroe Hall, University of Mary Washington James Monroe was inaugurated for his first term as the nation’s fifth president on March 4, 1817, ushering in what became known as the “Era of Good Feelings.” On this 200th anniversary of his first inauguration, the public is invited to witness Monroe’s inaugural address and the oath of office as administered by his longtime friend and occasional political adversary, Chief Justice John Marshall. The presidential party, including Elizabeth Monroe, will be welcomed by a color guard and the Historical Trumpets and Flutes of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Living history interpreters, including James “Jay” G. Harrison III as James Monroe, Elizabeth Monroe, James Madison, Dolley Madison, military reenactors and members of Regency Era organizations, will interact with … [Read more...]
November 2016 E-Newsletter
November 2, 2016 by
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