I do agree it is a tragedy that some of the structures will be torn down. However, if you look at the following link http://www.montpelier.org/rest-dupont.htm you will see that the organization understood they would have to follow the wishes of Mrs. Scott who handed over the property. If this link is in fact true, there is not much that can be done as far as the removal of the DuPont additions. Restoring the Mansion to the Madison period will fulfill Mrs. Scott's wishes. Her will specified that it would be appropriate for Montpelier to be owned by an organization that would restore Montpelier "in such a manner as to conform as nearly as possible with the architectural pattern which existed when said property was owned and occupied by President Madison." Brian W. Bray Director of Education Texarkana Museums System 903-793-4831 [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).