Dolley accepts a marriage proposal by James Madison, who had been engaged once before but never married.

At 5 feet 4 inches, Madison was America’s shortest commander-in-chief—but he left behind a towering legacy.

Dolley Madison was far more than just James Madison's wife; among other achievements, she's a pivotal figure in the history of ice cream in America.

While James Madison is famous for being the father of the Constitution, his wife, Dolley, earned her place in history for being a charming hostess and diplomat in her own right. Once described as ...

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.

Introduction to Dolley Madison Kat Imhoff, president and CEO of the Montpelier Foundation, provided an overview of Dolley Madison, how she is remembered and her legacy.

Madison, who was the wife of James Madison, the fourth U.S. president, is considered by some as the first presidential spouse to embody the modern idea of a first lady, according to Ann Shumard ...

Carpenters' Hall re-creates the tea parties Dolley Madison hosted that helped build a young nation.

Dolley accepts a marriage proposal by James Madison, who had been engaged once before but never married.

At James Madison’s Montpelier, the mission is to educate people about the roles those who lived there played in history.