Dear Educators:

I am writing to let you know about a professional development opportunity offered by the Center for the Constitution at James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, Virginia. The NEH Landmarks of American History Landmarks Workshop, “James Madison and Constitutional Citizenship,” takes place on the grounds of Montpelier, a 2,700 acre estate located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Fifty teachers from across the country will be selected to participate in each of the two sessions, offered June 14-21, 2008, and June 22-29, 2008. A variety of constitutional scholars and historians will lead discussions throughout the week focusing on Madison’s role in the creation, development, and maintenance of the new constitutional enterprise. Each afternoon, Montpelier’s professional staff will lead tours of James Madison’s home and plantation. Participants will be housed in the Constitutional Village at Montpelier and at hotels or B & B’s in the town of Orange. The stipend provided by NEH will be used to pay for meals and accommodations for each participant. Additional costs not covered by the stipend will be paid with other grants available to the Center. A limited travel allowance will also be available for each participant. For more information, please visit www.montpelier.org and click on “NEH Landmarks Workshops.”

We will be accepting applications until the Workshops are full.

Thank you for your time,

Jennifer Brygider
Administrative Assistant, Center for the Constitution
James Madison’s Montpelier
540.672.2728 ext 200
www.montpelier.org

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