Presidential Places: The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
The legacy of President James Monroe is remembered in the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library. This facility is located on Charles Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is owned by the state of Virginia and administered by the University of Mary Washington. It is home to the nation’s largest collection of artifacts and documents related to the fifth president. First opened in 1927 by Monroe descendants as a place to house their personal collections of Monroe memorabilia, the museum belongs to the American Association of Museums.
The museum includes a display of dresses worn by first lady Elizabeth Monroe. Outside there is a memorial garden to James Monroe, which features a bust of him sculpted by Margaret French Cresson. I haven't yet had the privilege of visiting this museum, but I plan to someday, because Monroe is included in my personal list of favorite presidents.
Here is more information about the museum:
Website: http://jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu/
Location: 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. During the months of December, January and February, the museum closes at 4 p.m. each day.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Monroe-Museum-and-Memorial-Library/177543148635
Twitter: @JMonroeMuseum
The museum includes a display of dresses worn by first lady Elizabeth Monroe. Outside there is a memorial garden to James Monroe, which features a bust of him sculpted by Margaret French Cresson. I haven't yet had the privilege of visiting this museum, but I plan to someday, because Monroe is included in my personal list of favorite presidents.
Here is more information about the museum:
Website: http://jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu/
Location: 908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. During the months of December, January and February, the museum closes at 4 p.m. each day.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Monroe-Museum-and-Memorial-Library/177543148635
Twitter: @JMonroeMuseum