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
Free Lecture March 20: “Women and Politics in the Era of the American Revolution”
Join us on Tuesday, March 20, for a free lecture in honor of Women's History Month! Noted historian Rosemarie Zagarri, professor of history at
March 2012 E-Newsletter
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James Monroe Moves into VA Governor’s Mansion
On February 16, the museum's portrait of James Monroe, attributed to Rembrandt Peale, was installed in the State Dining Room at the Virginia
James Monroe Museum Acquires Revolutionary War Document
"The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library today announced the acquisition of a significant artifact from the Revolutionary War. The museum has
Happy 226th anniversary, James and Elizabeth!
James and Elizabeth Monroe were married on February 16, 1786, in New York City. Monroe, 25 years old, was in New York serving as a member of the
February 2012 E-Newsletter
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February 2 in History
On February 2, 1789, James Madison defeated Monroe in election to U.S. House of Representatives. The campaign was more of a forum on the new
James Monroe’s Presidential Campaigns
With the 2012 presidential campaign gearing up, we wondered how Monroe conducted his two campaigns for president in 1816 and 1820. As it turns out, he