James Madison Foundation

The deadline for the 2026 James Madison Fellowship application is fast approaching! All applicants must have their complete applications as well as all recommendations submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST on March 1, 2026.

‼️James Madison Fellows‼️Encourage your students to register for the Presidential 1776 Award for a chance to win the Grand Prize–a scholarship worth $150,000! The first phase of the test will be open online from February 22 - February 28, 2026. Register at presidential1776award.org

Join us TONIGHT at 7:00 PM ET on Zoom to have all of your JMMFF application questions answered. See you there! 🤓 Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/88524443103?… Meeting ID: 885 2444 3103 Passcode: 061035

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Joan Bybee, our second employee and a cornerstone of the Foundation’s early years. We mourn her loss and honor her lasting contributions and joyful spirit.

Join us at 7:00 PM ET on February 3rd on Zoom to have all of your JMMFF application questions answered. See you there! Join Zoom Meeting us02web.zoom.us/j/88524443103?… Meeting ID: 885 2444 3103 Passcode: 061035

Celebrating America’s 250th: the Department of Education’s new Presidential 1776 Award is a national history and civics contest for grades 9–12, with questions written by James Madison Fellows. Sign up now! presidential1776award.org

Kicking off our 250th anniversary celebration: Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson joins Dr. Jeff Morrison on YouTube to discuss the American Revolution in our latest Constitutional Conversation. Watch here: youtu.be/cr0cMEWmEHc

Our latest Constitutional Conversation is live on YouTube: Dr. Paul O. Carrese joins Dr. Jeff Morrison to discuss the enduring impact of George Washington’s Farewell Address. Watch here: youtu.be/rhZ5hy1YV_k

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation would like to wish all of our James Madison Fellows and friends a very happy holiday season. Thank you for all you do and for the important role you play in the life of the Republic❤️☃️🎁✨

The U.S. Mint has released a new U.S. Constitution quarter design featuring our own James Madison! It’s his first appearance on a circulating coin in decades and part of a 2026 series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. See more on the U.S. Mint Site.

Our Constitutional Conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winner Stacy Schiff is now on YouTube. Fresh off Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, she joins Dr. Jeff Morrison to discuss Benjamin Franklin’s quest for French support. Watch here: youtu.be/ZUYzZsBhBh4

We will always remember the extraordinary courage of couriers Paul Revere and William Dawes who warned the Revolutionaries 250 years ago tonight, that there was not a moment to lose. #twolights #twolightsfortomorrow

We will honor that important night by joining Americans across the nation and keeping two lamps lit in our window all night.

Two if by sea! "Handed the reins to a big brown New England mare, Revere swung into the saddle and took off at a canter across Charlestown Neck, hooves striking sparks, rider and steed merged into a single elegant creature, bound for glory....

Please join us, federal and state government agencies, schools, businesses and homes nationwide as well celebrate that fateful night that started the road to independence. Please post pictures of your lighted windows in the comments! #twolightsfortomorrow youtube.com/watch?v=Ad9YAS…

As part of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration, the James Madison Foundation will put two lamps in our office window this Friday, April 18, to stay lit all night in honor of Paul Revere's (and William Dawes's) Midnight Ride.

We are excited to announce our speaker for the 28th Annual James Madison Lecture Series: Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson! He will discuss the topic: "America at 250: The Revolution That Made a Republic." Join us! jamesmadison.gov/foundation-inf…

Watch the 2024 James Madison Lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stacy Schiff and Dr. Jeffry Morrison on the Foundation's YouTube channel: youtube.com/live/LLGXNONZY…