Monthly Archives: December 2018

The Funeral of Dolley Madison: End of an Era

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

On July 19, 1849, the largest funeral procession ever held in Washington DC till that time, commemorated the life and death of its most popular resident. The Venerable Mrs. Madison Dolley Payne Madison was 81 when she died on July … Continue reading →

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Martha Dandridge, Mistress Custis

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Nearly ten years before she became Mrs. George Washington, Martha Dandridge became Mrs. Daniel Parke Custis. The Turbulent and Eccentric Daniel Parke  Daniel Parke (1669-1710), the grandfather-in-law to Martha Custis, long dead by the time she married into the family, … Continue reading →

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Presidents and Christmas Trees

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

A “traditional” Christmas tree, one that is brought indoors and decorated, is a German custom. The Early Trees While a Christmas tree of sorts has been around since pagan times, beginning in the early nineteenth century, it became a popular … Continue reading →

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Theodore Roosevelt: Asthmatic

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Theodore Roosevelt could arguably be the poster boy for asthmatic children. Asthma In General: Today Asthma is a medical condition that affects the lungs and airways, making breathing difficult. It can vary between a mild, occasional and annoying problem, or, … Continue reading →

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