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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Dolley Payne Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A site from the University of Virginia covering the life of Dolley Madison. The site divides her life into sections and for each, supplies background information, images, letters, and a timeline.
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University of Virginia

Dolley Madison Project: Life, Letters and Legacy of Dolley Payne Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a wonderful, inclusive site about Dolley Madison, containing biographical information, her letters, pictures and much more.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Dolly Madison, First Lady, and wife of the fourth President of the United State, James Madison, is documented in the video described on this website.
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Dolley Madison, the fourth First Lady of the United States, is widely remembered as the most lively of the early First Ladies.
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Other

The Digital Montpelier Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Developed from information gathered during the dramatic restoration of the Montpelier Mansion, the Digital Montpelier Project features three models tracing the Mansion's evolution from its initial construction in ca. 1764 through to...
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of one of the best known and best loved First Ladies of the White House, Dolley Madison.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Other

The Dolley Madison Page: The Burning of Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
Some brief biographical information is given here plus an excerpt from a letter written by Dolley Madison to her sister.
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Other

Women in History: Dolley Madison

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.