 External
Web Sites
American
President: An Online Reference Resource
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of
Virginia presents essays about Madison and his life before,
during, and after his presidential terms. It additionally
provides biographical information about Dolley
Madison and cabinet officials of each administration,
as well as a selected
bibliography and information on Madison's private
and public papers.
Avalon
Project at Yale Law School: The Papers of James Madison
The Avalon Project presents a selection of Madison's papers,
including the full text of his notes from the Constitutional
Convention and his inaugural addresses.
The
Dolley Madison Project
This Web site is devoted to the life, letters, and legacy
of Dolley Payne Todd Madison, wife of James Madison. In
addition to providing a selection of her letters, this site
includes biographical essays, a timeline, images, and answers
to frequently asked questions about Dolley Madison.
The James Madison
Center at James Madison University
Presents an archive of information on Madison's
career with links to essays, primary sources, and famous
quotations. It also includes resources
for teachers and a history of Madison's home, Montpelier.
James Madison's Montpelier
The Montpelier Foundation's Web site on Montpelier, Madison's
home, provides biographical information about James and
Dolley Madison and describes how the Montpelier community
lived — the Madisons, the enslaved community, and
the freedmen, after emancipation. It also contains information
about the gardens and grounds, as well as the archaeological
sites at Montpelier.
James
Madison Museum
The first museum to fully commemorate James Madison, fourth
U.S. president and “Father of the Constitution.”
Located in Madison’s home county of Orange, Virginia,
the museum promotes awareness of rural culture along with
Madison’s contributions to both agrarian economies
and American history. The site includes biographical
information on James and Dolley Madison and links to
related websites.
The James Madison
Papers at the University of Virginia
The University of Virginia provides information about The
Papers of James Madison, a comprehensive and annotated
edition of the correspondence and papers of James Madison.
This site contains a brief biography of Madison, a selected
bibliography, and a few sample documents.
POTUS:
James Madison
The Internet Public Library's POTUS Web site provides background
information, election results, a list of cabinet members,
notable events, and some points of interest on each of the
presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents,
and other presidential sites are also included.
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