Dolley Madison Film Event
**Program Sold Out! Dolley Madison program can be viewed on your local
PBS channel, Monday, Mar. 1, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.**
The National First Ladies' Library and the Western Reserve Public Media will co-host one of the national premieres of the new American Experience documentary Dolley Madison on Saturday, Feb. 27. The program will be open to the public at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Muffie Meyer, the filmmaker, and Ron Blumer, the writer, will attend the event to introduce the film and field questions afterward.
Style icon, extravagant hostess, humanitarian, doting mother, trusted political advisor and diplomat. These are the roles we now expect in a first lady, roles created by President James Madison's wife, Dolley. Dolley's beauty attracted attention, but it was her political acumen that set her apart in a time when women held no overt political power. As the "first first lady," she used her unelected position to legitimize the nation's new capital and to create a political and social style for the new country.
The event is free but reservations are required! For reservations call 330.452.0876 x.307 for Sheila Lolli (leave a clear message with your name & phone number, along with the number of reservations you would like. Sheila will return your call confirming your reservations). Reservations are on a first-come basis and seating is limited...so reserve early!