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    Black History Month was marked in a very special way Wednesday. The president and the first lady attended the ground breaking for the National Museum of African-American History and Culture on the National Mall, where Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech still echoes.

     

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Birthday Celebrations

President James Monroe

James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, son of Spence and Elizabeth Monroe.

 

Each year, the James Monroe Memorial Foundation celebrates the birth of President James Monroe at the Birthplace, located in Westmoreland County, Virginia.  We hope that you will join us in remembering this great statesman.

 

 The next celebration will be in April, 2012 at the Birthplace located  at 4460 James Monroe Highway, Colonial Beach, VA.  Please check back for updated date and time. 

 

Please enjoy these images and memories from prior celebrations!

 

 

Replica of Monroe Birthplace

Click Here for the 2011 Birthday Celebration on April 30, 2011
Happy Birthday James Monroe 

Click Here for the 2010 Birthday Celebration on April 24, 2010
 

Click Here for the 2009 Birthday Celebration on April 25, 2009 
2008 fife Click Here for the 2008 Birthday Celebration on April 26, 2008 (Video)