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Our Namesake

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Dolley Madison was the wife of the fourth President of the United States, James Madison. Dolley is credited for saving the iconic life-size portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart of George Washington from being burnt when the British set fire to Washington, D.C., in 1814.
 
Dolley is buried in a family cemetery located on the grounds of Montpelier, the home of James and Dolley Madison.

Dolley Madison Chapter, NSDAR

Established 1892. Named for the charming and talented lady who was the hostess of the President’s Mansion during the Jefferson and Madison administrations. We are a growing, multigenerational group of women with varying interests and skillsets who share a passion for serving our community, learning about our history, and enjoying fellowship with each other! 

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Unless noted otherwise, photos courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, the chapter archives, or Dolley Madison Chapter, NSDAR, Facebook page.

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