9. Saving Washington

Matching the name of the fourth-floor exhibit, this portion of the exhibit displays Dolly’s bravery and the importance she placed on the importance and symbols of the White House. Even though she was in danger from the threat the War of 1812 posed, she stuck around The White House to grab anything she could.

She managed to save the President’s papers, silver, her draperies, and the portrait of George Washington from the State Room. This act of bravery helped showed the United States what women were capable of which was empowering to the historical women who would follow.