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Marjorie Merriweather Post was an American businesswoman, philanthropist, and socialite, who was also known as one of the richest women of 20th-century America. She had inherited ‘Postum Cereal Company’ from her father, business tycoon C.W. Post.
Nov 14, 2023 · November 14, 2023. American Life, History. Marjorie Merriweather Post: The Philanthropic Heiress Who Built Mar-a-Lago. It’s hard to imagine the rarified life of the Post cereal heiress, but while she was certainly given to extravagance, her philanthropy has had a more lasting impact. Nancy Rubin Stuart.
In Mar-a-Lago. …American cereal heiress and philanthropist Marjorie Merriweather Post. During Trump’s presidency (2017–21) it served as his presidential retreat and was commonly referred to as the “Winter White House.”. In 2022 Mar-a-Lago became the focus of a search warrant obtained by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI ...
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Mar 31, 2021 · In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Museum of American Diplomacy celebrates the diplomatic legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post, philanthropist, businesswoman, and collector. Marjorie Merriweather Post, circa 1945.
Jun 12, 2021 · Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post was an iconic tastemaker during the era known as the Roaring Twenties. One hundred years later, Hillwood celebrates Post’s influence on the period with a special exhibition focused on her impeccable attire, impressive art collection, and sumptuous design.
Born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 15, 1887; died on September 12, 1973; daughter of Charles William Post, known as C.W. Post (started the Postum Cereal Company) and Ella Letitia (Merriweather) Post; married Edward B. Close, on December 3, 1905; married Edward F. Hutton (a stockbroker and founder of the Wall Street firm), on July 7, 1920; m...
Plan Your Visit. Welcome to the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, where every visitor is greeted with an experience inspired by the life of its founder and her passion for excellence, gracious hospitality, art, history, and gardens.
