Live: “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812”
Huzzah! It’s time for Dolley to come out in style! Welcome to the world!...
Launch Party for “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812”
Please join me for a family-friendly launch party on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The festivities will take place from 5-8 PM at the fabulous Patrick Henry’s Pub & Grille in the lovely Ch...
Dolley Madison’s Fairy Butter — Recipe
Legendary for her entertaining, Dolley Madison spent an astronomical $50 a day on food while living at the President’s House. Fairy butter was among her favorite recipes, and she often served it to ...
Dolley Madison’s Woodbury Cinnamon Teacakes – Recipe
1 large egg, separatedpinch of salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ci...
The White House Easter Roll
On Easter Monday way back in 1810, Dolley Madison hosted America’s first Egg Roll out on the hilly lawn of the Capitol. The children competed to see whose hard-boiled egg would travel the farthest d...
Early American Inaugurations
As you know, America’s 46th President was recently sworn into office on January 20. However, in my research for Dolley Madison & the War of 1812: America’s First Lady, I was surprised to dis...
The Bleak Winter of 1814
Alas, we find ourselves in the doldrums of winter while still battling the pandemic. In the spirit of “misery loves company,” I would like to share a little-known time in American history when tim...
Interview With Suanne Schafer
INTERVIEW: LIBBY MCNAMEE, AUTHOR OF “SUSANNA’S MIDNIGHT RIDE” Posted by Suanne | Nov 3, 2020 | Interviews | 0 I’m chatting today with Libby McN...- 2 of 3
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