What’s a “War Hawk?”
What’s a “War Hawk”? Waaaaaay back in the day while studying at Georgetown and then Catholic Law School, I spent many a night at the Hawk ‘n’ Dove on Pennsylvania Avenue near the...
The Early Days of “Washington City”
Nowadays Washington, DC, is renowned for its gridlock, along with many other more positive attributes. However, when James Madison was sworn in as our fourth president on March 4, 1809, “Washington ...
General Washington’s Inoculation Initiative
At a time when we are all *still* discussing the best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19, it’s interesting to look back at how General George Washington handled the devastating smallpox epidemic ...
“Dolley” Named Best in US Historical Fiction
“Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” has been named “Best in US Historical Fiction” by Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards of Fall 2021. Huzzah!...
Planning the Perfect Book Club With Dolley
Guest post by Libby McNamee Huzzah! No one would love the intimacy of a book club gathering more than Dolley Madison! Renowned for her masterful entertaining, she treasured female friendships, lo...
The Ghost of Dolley Madison
Have you ever taken a tour of the White House? According to local legend, it is the most haunted building in Washington, DC. It’s no wonder, especially when we reflect back on the tumultuous times t...
Happy 227th Anniversary!
Happy 227th Anniversary to Dolley and James Madison The Madisons tied the knot way back on September 15, 1794, choosing the same day as his parents. Many were quite shocked by their union. After all, ...
Author Chat with Melissa Face
Bold and Strong: Coffee Chat with Author Libby McNamee September 1, 2021melissafacewrites This month I am thrilled to be chatting with my friend and fellow Bookish Road Trip administrator, Libby ...