Dolley Madison as ‘Presidentess’

FLARE to host a virtual program on the former first lady’s role in establishing the President’s House and her role in uniting the country during the War of 1812.

Former First Lady Dolley Madison

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education will host the virtual program “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812” with Libby McNamee and moderated by Christopher Leahy. The event will take place at 7 p.m. EDT on July 29, 2024, and speakers will discuss the vivacious Dolley Madison, wife of the fourth President James Madison.

Beloved by all, she also was known as the "Queen of Hearts," and named “America’s First Lady” at her funeral. Learn about her instrumental role in establishing the President’s House as the social center of Washington City, as well as creating many national customs which remain to this day. We will explore her pivotal role in bringing our bitterly divided country together during the tumultuous events of the War of 1812, America’s Second War of Independence.

Libby McNamee is a lawyer, speaker, and award-winning author of two upper middle grade novels, "Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War" and "Dolley…