THE JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

The James Madison Museum features exhibits on James and Dolley Madison, featuring one of the nations' most outstanding collections of Madisonia. The focal point of the Madison Room is Madison's favorite chair, a campeachy chair given him by his good friend, President Thomas Jefferson. Also on display are a number of personal items, papers and furnishings... Thomas Jefferson called James Madison "the best farmer in the world" and to pay respect to Madison the farmer, the Museum's Hall of Transportation & Agriculture displays an interesting collection of antique farm tools. Also featured are a 1924 Model T Ford, a 1931 Seagrave fire truck that began its career in Orange County, and the Arjalon Price House, a 1733 "patent" or "cube" house. The "Price House" is only partially reconstructed so that visitors will be able to see the building practices of the day... The Nation's first museum dedicated to James Madison, fourth President of the United States and Father of the Consitution.

Also known as: James Madison Museum

Primary location: Orange United States