Welcome back, everybody. America under fire. For those of you who may be just joining us, if you have one of these little devices, if you could make sure it is turned off or in silent mode, that would be fantastic. I have the pleasure of introducing dr. Catherine allgor. She has the pleasure of tackling James Madisons other half, and some would say better half, Dolley Madison. Dr. Catherine allgor has written a few books, including a perfect union. Most recently, she annotated and edited an important memoir written by Dolley Madisons niece. She is professor of history at the university of california at riverside. Today, she will discuss the republican queens identity during the war. The time when her drawing room and events became known as squeezes. They were so popular. I have also heard that she will maybe mention the role of snuff. I would encourage all of you to go take a look at dolley isisons snuff box, which over at the decatur box. We just brought that from montpelier today. It
200 years ago on august 24th, 1814, British Forces burned the capitol building, president s house, and most federal buildings. Next, author of through the perilous fight uses the boat to take us on a river tour of the burning of washington. This program is about 90 minutes. Ive had a boat on the potamic, oh, about 30 years. Its a great way to see the city. It looks really like a different city as seen from the water. Lots of people think of the potamic as an obstacle to cross on the way to d. C. , like a commuter obstacle, but its the reason that the city is where it is, and its one of the most remarkable urban rivers in the country, i think. Well, were in the middle f the river off port washington, maryland, about eight or nine miles south of washington. More than anything, this the waterways really define the attack on washington and the ultimate attack on baltimore. This british were really making good use of the waterways, chez peak bay, the rivers, and by 1813, the bay had pretty
Thank you very much. A great honor to be here, and thank you to the u. S. Capital Historical Society and the White House Historical sorry for including me in this great honor. I thought i would take on i thought i would take on the myth that the british marched to washington to avenge the burning of york or what is today toronto in canada. As i was starting to think about this paper back in april, i was wondering, do i really need to make this argument . Do people still really think that . Now that were well into the bicentennial, i can tell you, yes, people still really think this. In fact im kind of biased, because i do think tthe Washington Post is our nations finest newspaperened they have this terrific section called kids posts. This was the headline a couple weeks ago. Revenge hungry british set d. C. Afire. The story tells us after americans set fire to new york, now toronto in canada, the british decided to do the same thing to washington. I know from experience if you dont mak
During the war of 1812, british soldiers invaded washington, d. C. And set fire to the white house and the u. S. Capitol building. President James Madison and first Lady Dolly Madison fled the city. Next, andrew lambert, author of the challenge britain against america in the war of 1812. He spoke at a symposium hosted by the White House Historical association, u. S. Capitol historical society, and James Madisons montpelier. This is 45 minutes. Lambert, challenge, naval war of 1812. My name is stewart mclauren, and im the president of the White House Historical association where we are privileged to convene today for this significant event. Were honored to have with us today two members of the board of directors of the White House Historical association, the honorable stock and kiplinger. Were also honored to have with us today mr. William almond, who is the curator of the white house. This program commemorates bicentennial of one of americas most critical but overlooked conflicts. With
And i should actually add that into a note that specifies it for the Dolley Madison digital edition, but we only know what we know. We are out of time. Okay. May i ask welcome if you have one of these little devices, if you can make sure it is turned off or in the silent mood, that would be fantastic. Were going to tackled James Madisons other half and some might say his better half, Dolly Madison. Catherine has written several very important books including a perfect union. Most recently she annotated and edited an important memoir written by Dolly Madisons niece. Annotated and edited and important memoir written by Dolly Madisons niece. Katherine is the director of education at Huntington Library art collections Botanical Gardens and professor of history at the university of california riverside. Today she will discuss the republican queens identity during the war. This time when Dolly Madison strong room and her events were known as squeezes, they were so popular. Ive also heard tha