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To commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, this July 4, 2026, we reflect upon Martha Washington. Although she was our nation's first first lady, she was never called first lady. She was known as Lady Washington. When George was elected the first President of the United States in 1789, he and Martha moved to the nation’s capital in New York City to live in the President’s Mansion at 1 Cherry Street. The big brick mansion filled with beautiful furniture

How I learned about the American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell

The idea for an International Crochet Day began in 2007 with Jimbo, the author of the blog called “Jimbo’s Front Porch,” who hand carved...

How I learned about the American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell

National First Ladies Day, to be celebrated on April 26 this year, honors all First Ladies of the United States, to commemorate when...

On November 11, 1921, the unidentified American soldier who died in France during World War I was buried at Arlington National Cemetery...

Frances Cleveland was an "influencer." At 21, she took the country by storm when news broke that she was to marry President Grover Cleveland

In 2019 when I was still researching my book, I wrote to former first lady Rosalynn Carter to inquire about her sewing and other...

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to my readers and those who have attended any of my talks, whether virtually or in...