James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library (Fredericksburg, Virginia)

 museum, library, garden, place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, U.S. National Historic Landmark

www.umw.edu/jamesmonroemuseum

Like George Washington, (5th U.S. President) James Monroe had ties to Fredericksburg. He practiced law here in the late 1780s when he was in his early 30s. His old law office has been converted into a museum and library. Among the things found here: a portait by Rembrandt Peale and one depicting his presidential inauguration by an anonymous artist, Spanish-made dueling pistols, chairs, tables, and a bed which belonged to Monroe, as well as personal furniture which Monroe purchased in Paris and used at the White House.

The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg is a tribute the fifth president of the United States. On display at the museum are some of his personal possessions, furniture, documents, photos, and more.

Hours
March 1 to November 30
M T W R F S S
Open 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 13:00
Closed 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00 17:00

December 1 to February 28
M T W R F S S
Open 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 13:00
Closed 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00

Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)

Cost Adult $5.00
Child 6-18 $1.00