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What’s the one story that we all “know” about #DolleyMadison ? How she rescued #GeorgeWashington ’s portrait during the #Warof1812 ! As part of our series of “Dolley Days in May,” we look for the real story behind the legend of “The Great Portrait Rescue.” buff.ly/4dukjQe

Several women named Betty were #enslaved at #Montpelier , but by sorting through the documentary record, we can follow one woman from as early as childhood through her old age. Read her story at #Montpelier NamingProject.
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The #WestminsterDogShow begins today!

Did you know that Montpelier’s 20th-century resident, Marion duPont Scott, bred and trained show #dogs as well as horses? This Westminster Kennel Club medal in our collection is inscribed “Best of Breed, 1972.”

#DolleyMadison ’s #birthday falls on May 20, so throughout the month we’ll feature “Dolley Days in May.” We’ll look at different aspects of the complicated woman behind the iconic image, starting with this overview of Dolley becoming America’s #FirstLady . buff.ly/4aX5bch

April showers have brought May flowers at Montpelier! James Madison's historic property will be open 7 days a week for you to take advantage of the Spring weather!