Hours to Visit:
Closed Tuesdays
M, W & Weekend 10 am - 4pm
Thursday & Friday 11am-5pm
129 Caroline Street,
Orange, Virginia 22960
Call Us: (540) 672-1776
The James Madison Memorial Foundation (dba The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage) complies with all laws governing 501(c)(3) exempt organizations including making available to the public certain annual returns and application filings with exempt status.
We are working on making these available online. Until such time, you may request them in person, or we can mail copies will to you. The Foundation will charge a small fee for copies and postage within IRS regulations.
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Our Mission
The James Madison Museum of Orange County Heritage is dedicated to serving the community by collecting and preserving the artifacts and cultural heritage of 18th, 19th and 20th century Orange and the Piedmont of Virginia. To offer exhibits and other presentations that promote an awareness and appreciation of that heritage. To memorialize, in particular, James Madison of Orange County, fourth President of the United States, his life and times, and in his interest in and contributions to the fields of political theory and government, economics and agriculture.
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Our Executive Board
President
Ms. Jess Thompson
Vice President
Mrs. Rebecca Stein
Secretary
Ms. Elizabeth McClanahan
Treasurer
Mr. Fred Stein, II
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Board Members
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Ms. Pamela Curtin
Mr. Tom Mathes
Mrs. Casey Taylor
Mr. Bradley Toombs
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Advisory Committee
Ms. Joan Bergstrom
Ms. Lee Langston-Harrison
Ms. Margaret Johnston
Mr. Lee Wouters
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Executive Director
Mrs. Shannah Mort
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Our Board of Directors can have up to twelve members. If you are interested in volunteering on our Board, please contact the
Museum Director at (540) 672-1776 or jamesmadisonmuseum@gmail.com