A great place!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 04/25/07
Montpelier Mansion, a National Historic Landmark, is operated as a house museum and rental facility. Select rooms have been researched and furnished as they would have appeared from the end of the 18th century until 1830. A boxwood-lined pathway runs through the garden to the original 18th century summer house.
The staff, in conjunction with the Friends of Montpelier volunteer organization, offers tours, concerts, festivals, re-enactments, exhibits, lectures, and seminars. In addition, teas are offered periodically. The Little Teapot Gift Shop at Montpelier is located on-site. Montpelier Mansion is available for weddings, receptions, luncheons, and meetings.
Montpelier Arts Center is a dynamic arts destination located on the grounds of historic Montpelier Mansion, providing quality visual, literary, and performing arts programs.
The Arts Center houses three galleries, artist's studios, and classrooms. Exhibitions include cutting edge work as well as more traditional approaches and feature both emerging and established regional, national and international artists. The Main Gallery is also the site for the performances of the Jazz, Folk/Blues and Classical music series. The gallery is also available on a limited basis for rental by community groups. Artist studios are open to the public, and offer insight into the process of creating artwork. Classes and workshops in the visual arts are offered throughout the year.