S ince the days of Martha Washington, the role of the First Lady has been an evolving symbol of influence, style, and advocacy in American history. While the Office of the First Lady was only ...

The Society of Martha Washington (SMW) held its Costume Unveiling on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. The event took place at the ...

Our original First Lady, Martha Washington, skipped her husband's celebration, possibly because she didn't really approve of him running for office in the first place. Prior to the 20th century ...

The first ever portrait of the first lady, Martha Washington, was painted with oil on canvas, according to The White House Historical Association, which has a gallery of all the first lady ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The role of First Lady of the United States has evolved since Martha ...

Vanity Fair Since Martha Washington’s appearance on George Washington’s Inauguration Day, the fashion choices of the First Ladies have been closely observed, analyzed, and symbolically presented.