Martha Washington & Katharine Pittman -- The First First Lady and the Nation Builder Who Portrays Her

<p>The George W. Bush Presidential Center recently welcomed a very special guest: the first first lady of the United States, Martha Washington.</p><p>Mrs. Washington shaped our country and the role of the first lady in the 18th century. The Nation Builders at Colonial Williamsburg, like Katharine Pittman – who was actually here portraying Mrs. Washington – work to ensure her impact and those of other key historical figures live on today through engaging, well-researched, and historically accurate experiences. </p><p>Host Andrew Kaufmann spoke with Katharine who, as Mrs. Washington, talked about her experience as the first lady in a newly formed country, the hardships and joys that come with public service, and her important role in post-Revolutionary War politics. </p><p>We also discuss Katharine’s passion for history and her journey to becoming a Nation Builder at Colonial Williamsburg on this episode of <i>The Strategerist</i>, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center. </p><p> </p>