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First Ladies National Historic Site regularly announces news relevant to the park and its partners. News Releases that were issued within the past 90 days are available below.

Released Thursday, August 23
Centennial Initiative 2016

View of Oil Painting of Elizabeth  

Did You Know?
Elizabeth Monroe was a British subject and daughter of a British army officer? Her father, Lawrence Korthright, was an army captain during the American Revolution and remained loyal to the King. He was a wealthy Tory merchant who saw most of his fortune confiscated during the Revolution.

Last Updated: May 09, 2008 at 19:05 EST