2011 Tours

The Philadelphia Flower Show
March 7, 2011

Glorious Gardens
of Winterthur
May 17, 2011

2010 Tours

Virginia Museum
of Fine Arts
October 27, 2010

Happy Holidays
at Historic
Fairmont Park
December 9, 2010

Autumn in
Bucks County
October 21, 2010

2010 Philadelphia
Flower Show

Hidden "Jewels"
in Jersey
April 27-28, 2010

Spring in the Brandywine
May 18, 2010

Mary Poppins
August 8, 2010

Past Tours

Berlin, Maryland
October 20, 2009

Madison's Montpelier
October 22, 2009

Jersey Boys
November 1, 2009

A Dupont Holiday
December 1, 2009

A Day in Richmond
December 10, 2009

Madison’s Montpelier
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Dolley and James Madison’s Montpelier is finally restored and ready for company. Even though it has been open all through the $24 million restoration project, visitors can now imagine the Madisons enjoying retirement in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Layers of history have been peeled back and documents and photos have helped answer the questions about what life was like during the early 1800’s. There is a Visitor Center and galleries that display the treasures of the Madison family.

Lunch will be at Palladio, the premier restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards which is also a historic site. The architect of Barboursville Plantation was Thomas Jefferson, one of only 3 residences he designed for his friends. There will be a tour and wine tasting after lunch.

Do not miss this opportunity to visit a piece of history and enjoy a delicious lunch in a beautiful fall setting.

Course #7040.290

$146 McLean residents/$156 non-residents

Includes deluxe motor coach transportation, admission to Montpelier, lunch and wine tasting at Barboursville Vineyards, morning snack and driver tip. Arrive at 7:45am bus departs promptly at 8:00am. Tour returns at approximately 6:00pm. Make checks payable to Excursionaire.

To register, please download form here