The sixth month contained significant happenings throughout James Monroe’s life, not the least of which was the birth of his future wife Elizabeth
UMW students create online gallery for JMM’s political cartoon collection
JMM houses a collection of 114 political cartoons dating from the 1890s to the 1960s. Students of UMW's digital history course this past semester
The Month of May for James Monroe
Several dates in May were significant to Monroe's career and personal life. In May 1786, he led opposition in the Continental Congress to a proposed
Celebrate Monroe’s birthday with us this weekend!
The whole family is invited to join us in our garden this Saturday, April 28, to help us celebrate James Monroe’s 254th birthday! We have a full day
Today in History: Rush-Bagot Treaty Signed
On April 20, 1817, the Rush-Bagot Treaty was signed between the U.S. and Great Britain - one of the first acts of Monroe's first presidential term.
JMM Receives Grants from the City of Fredericksburg
On Monday, April 9, the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library was awarded two event support grants totaling $3,000 by the Fredericksburg Economic
April 2012 E-Newsletter
Read JMM's April 2012 e-newsletter here!
Today in History: Monroe is Appointed Secretary of State
On April 2, 1811, President James Madison appointed Monroe secretary of state. Monroe had just been elected to a fourth term as governor of
Maria Hester Monroe’s Music Book Back on Display
A music book belonging to Maria Hester Monroe, the younger daughter of James and Elizabeth Monroe, is back on display here at the museum, after being