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September 23, 2012

Constitution Day Celebration 2012

Visitors gather to celebrate Constitution Day at James Madison's home, Montpelier, Sept. 22, 2012.	Cole and I made it to the home before tours ended. Outside, people relax on the lawn, enjoy food and soar in a hot air balloon. The balloon rides cost extra, were low, tethered rides and only last until about 6 p.m. So we didn't partake.	Cole stands outside the brick-walled garden on the grounds.
Rows of purple flowers lined the inside of the garden.	A sad line keeps watch inside the garden at Montpelier.	James Madison, fourth president of the United States, lived on the plantation as a child and later returned with his wife, Dolly.
After James Madison died, Dolly sold off his possessions because she needed the money to live off of. Because of that, many of the original items haven't made their way back to the estate.	Montpelier sits on 2,700 acres near Orange, Va.	In the 19th century, the duPont family built barns, stables and other equestrian uses including a track.
Cole enjoys celebrating Constitution Day at the Father of the Constitution's house.	Around the property, families can do hands-on learning experiences to learn more about the life on the plantation.	Montpelier sits four miles from Orange, Va.
In 1960, Montpelier was listed as a National Historic Landmark.	The Madisons have a family plot on the property.	To conclude the celebration, fireworks went off from the race track.
No better way to celebrate Constitution Day than a tour, sightseeing and fireworks at the Father of the Constitution's house.

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