HIDDEN HISTORY OF

THE FIRST LADIES

Discover the pivotal contributions of the women who have shaped and led our nation from the heart of our nation's capital.

The role is unpaid and undefined, and yet so many women serving as First Lady have made pivotal contributions to help shape The United States. Join A Tour of Her Own as we start in Freedom Plaza with a view of the US Capitol Building and examine the stories of America’s first ladies, not often recognized with physical monuments, but without a doubt ingrained in the fabric of our city and history. We'll get a glimpse of the Willard Hotel, where First Ladies as varied as Grace Coolidge and Florence Harding lived. See the exterior of the residence of First Lady Dolley Madison nicknamed the “second White House" and uncover how Jacqueline Kennedy preserved Lafayette Square from destruction. Participants will view the White House from both the north and south gates for a full view of where the first family resides, and where their legacy lives on. These heartfelt stories help us feel connected to the country’s most beloved ladies who have bravely faced adversity and overcome struggles like breast cancer, media scrutiny, and unfaithful husbands.