Tuesday, October 29, 2013
The photo information with this story was corrected at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30.
In 1814, when President James Madison fled to Brookeville as the British burned Washington, town residents showed their hospitality to him and his accompanying troops. The Town of Brookeville showed its hospitality once again Sunday evening, when the town hosted The Madison Supper at the Inn at Brookeville Farms.
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which raised funds for the Town of Brookeville’s War of 1812 bicentennial activities.
Notable guests included James and Dolley Madison (re-enactors from Montpelier, the Madison homestead in Virginia), Governor Martin O’Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, State Senators Richard S. Madaleno Jr. and Karen S. Montgomery, and County Executive Isiah Leggett. Leggett’s wife Catherine served as honorary chairman of the event co-chaired by Sandra Heiler, Brookeville’s War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Chair.
O’Malley, a history buff, arrived portraying Gen. John Mason, wearing his own War of 1812 general’s uniform.
The evening included an address by James Madison, a historically-accurate menu based on what Dolley Madison would have served her guests, and a silent auction.
Brookeville Commissioner Katherine Farquhar said that one guest described the event as “a landmark in Brookeville history.” “They nailed it, and of course, we’re all in love with the charming Madisons,” she said.
Correction: The original photo information with this story incorrectly spelled Duane Heiler’s name.
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