Tag Archives: War of 1812

The Madisons: His Hat and Her Cushion

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Feather Foster

The War of 1812 was seminal for James and Dolley Madison. The Unlikely Commander-in-Chief James Madison (1751-1836) was one of the most unwarlike men to serve as President of the United States, and thus Commander-in-Chief of the military. Following in … Continue reading →

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Lincoya: Andrew Jackson’s Indian Son

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Andrew Jackson, Indian fighter, with no love lost on his enemies, adopted a Creek Indian baby and raised him as his own.  Andrew Jackson: Becoming the General At age forty, Andrew Jackson had been a major figure in Tennessee for … Continue reading →

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Dolley Madison Saves Washington: Part II

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

Within hours after Dolley Madison “rescued” the portrait of George Washington, British Redcoats marched in and torched the city. The British Invade Washington Politicians and military personnel alike were surprised when the British Army targeted Washington, DC. In 1814 the … Continue reading →

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DOLLEY MADISON SAVES WASHINGTON: PART I

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Feather Schwartz Foster

 In the old days, every school child knew that First Lady Dolley Madison saved the portrait of George Washington from the approaching British Army. Fact? Legend? The War of 1812:  Target Washington The War of 1812, the second war between … Continue reading →

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