Dolley Madison campaigns behind the scenes for her husband in his presidential run. March 4, 1809: Entering the White House James Madison is inaugurated as the 4th President of the United States.

Dolley Madison: A Part Of Ice Cream History. Ice cream has roots in the second century, and was only brought to the U.S. in the 1700s; the first ice cream recipe recorded by an American came from ...

At James Madison’s Montpelier, the mission is to educate people about the roles those who lived there played in history. While James Madison is famous for being the father of the Constitution ...

INSKEEP: The photograph of Dolley Madison will resurface inside the National Portrait Gallery, although not till 2026. Until then, you can always look at the gallery's website - can't wait.

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., has acquired an image of Dolley Madison, believed to be the first photograph of a U.S. first lady. The circa 1846 daguerreotype was purchased for ...

VALLEY VIEW – A visit from President James Madison and first lady Dolley Madison are among the attractions at an event July 9 at Valley View Park.The event, hosted by the Johannes Schwalm ...

Michael Norris, executive director of Carpenters Hall, enjoys Tuesday Tea with Dolley Madison. (Emma Lee/WHYY) The weekly teas cost $85 and include a full menu of nibbles, such as scones, finger ...

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery (NPG) in Washington, DC, has acquired the earliest known photograph of a US first lady. The quarter-plate daguerreotype of former First Lady Dolley ...

Dolley Madison created the role of first lady as we know it today — that of uber-hostess, and softer face of power. (The title was coined in President Zachary Taylor’s 1849 eulogy, which ...

Dolley Madison campaigns behind the scenes for her husband in his presidential run. March 4, 1809: Entering the White House James Madison is inaugurated as the 4th President of the United States.