Montpelier was the plantation house of the prominent Madison family of Virginia, including James Madison, fourth President of the United States. David’s donation funded reconstruction, refurnishing and archaeology at the plantation. montpelier.org David Rubenstein Gives to Montpelier, Home of James Madison
Abel Buell’s New and Correct Map of the United States of North America, 1784, is the first map of the newly independent United States compiled, printed and published in America by an American. David purchased the map in 2010 and placed it at the Library of Congress so that it can be both publicly displayed… Continue reading Library of Congress—Abel Buell’s Map of the United States, 1784
The Whole Booke of Psalmes Faithfully Translated into English Metre, printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1640, is the first book printed in what is now the United States. David’s book, which he purchased in 2013, is one of six that includes the original title page. The book is on display at the David Rubenstein Rare… Continue reading Library of Congress—Bay Psalm Book, 1640
Mount Vernon was the plantation house of George Washington, first President of the United States and his wife, Martha Washington. In 2013, David made a gift to support the study of Washington; to fund fellowships for students to study Washington; and to support Mount Vernon’s acquisition program. mountvernon.org “Birthday Gift” from David Rubenstein to Support… Continue reading Mount Vernon
The National Archives is home to the David M. Rubenstein Gallery. Its centrepiece is the 1297 Magna Carta, on loan to the National Archives from David. Records of Rights is the gallery’s permanent exhibition that explores the documents and themes of the ongoing struggles of Americans to define, attain and protect their rights. The exhibit… Continue reading National Archives—David M. Rubenstein Gallery
The 1297 Magna Carta was written by a group of 13th century barons to protect their rights and property against a tyrannical king. American colonists believed they were entitled to the same rights as Englishmen, rights guaranteed in Magna Carta, which were later embedded into the Constitution and Bill of Rights. David purchased Magna Carta… Continue reading National Archives—Magna Carta, 1297
The Stone Engravings of the Declaration of Independence are precise, copperplate facsimiles of the original, created by engraver William J. Stone and commissioned in 1820 by then Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Of the 50 surviving Stone copies, David owns four. They are on display at the National Archives, National Constitution Center, State Department… Continue reading National Archives—Stone Engravings of the Declaration of Independence, 1823
The Robert E. Lee Memorial, located on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, honors Lee’s military and public leadership in pre- and post-Civil War America. David donated funds to rehabilitate the house, grounds and slave quarters. National Park Service | Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial Rubenstein Gift Helps Restore Arlington House
The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum, designated in 2016 as the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument, is a historic house and museum of the U.S. women’s suffrage and equal rights movements. David made a donation to fund critical repairs to and restoration of the house. Leading the March for Women’s Equality David Rubenstein Gift Helps Restore… Continue reading National Park Service—Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument
The Lincoln Memorial is an American national memorial built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. David’s donation will help renovate the memorial, including restoring the site’s murals, dramatically expanding exhibition space and allowing visitors to marvel at its architectural foundation and pilings. National Park Service | Lincoln Memorial David Rubenstein… Continue reading National Park Service—Lincoln Memorial
