Dolley Madison, our nation's first First Lady, was everything she appeared to be: well-educated, extremely caring and gracious, and extremely devoted to her husband, the principal framer of the U.S. Constitution, James Madison. But was her life always so perfect?

The lectures begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a question-and-answer period at 11:15, with lunch at 11:30. The $30 fee for each event includes the lecture, lunch with the speaker, and a book signing.

NOTE: You must be an OLLI at UVa member for the spring 2020 semester to participate in the Winter Session. The registration deadline is the Friday before each lecture; no refund requests will be accepted after that day. (Maximum capacity: 75. Snow date: February 20th)