http://www.virginialiving.com/topics/montpelier/index.rss en-en ©2011 Cape Fear Publishing Co. Inc. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT Archaeologists have discovered that James Madison was an avid chess player.

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/blogs/virginia-living-blog/chess-pawns http://www.virginialiving.com/blogs/virginia-living-blog/chess-pawns Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT The yearly Montpelier races are a great time to remember Marion du Pont Scott—the first lady of American turf racing.

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/a-tomboys-legacy http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/a-tomboys-legacy Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:09:44 GMT With outdoor autumn events like the Montpelier Races nearly upon us, it’s time to plan a sumptuous, over-the-top tailgate repast. Photography by Robb Scharetg • Recipes by J Frank • Prop Styling by Joy Mouledoux

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/off-the-rails http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/off-the-rails Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:45:48 GMT A new Montpelier statue and a daily drive on Georgetown Pike conjure images of a graceful and courageous first lady. By Carey Roberts

]]> http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/a-difficult-run http://www.virginialiving.com/articles/a-difficult-run Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:13:00 GMT