Marjorie post

American socialite, heir to the Post cereal fortune, and wealthiest woman in America. Marjorie Merriweather Post was a businesswoman, collector, museum founder, and philanthropist. She was the only child of C.W. Post, founder of the Post Cereal empire. When Marjorie's father died in 1914, she became head of the $20...

Learn how Marjorie Merriweather Post became one of American history's most prominent female business leaders and her impact on the industry.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Museum of American Diplomacy celebrates the diplomatic legacy of Marjorie Merriweather Post,

Marjorie Merriweather Post ca. 1950 by Yousuf Karsh

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.

The jewels will go on view Saturday at Hillwood, her D.C. home-turned-museum.

Marjorie Merriweather Post’s granddaughter is stepping back after transforming D.C.’s Hillwood estate.

The diamond and emerald jewels of cereal heiress, Marjorie Merriweather Post: Ms. Post was pictured here with daughter, Dina Merrill. She was known as the "American Czarina" because of her vast wealth. She was a collector of rare jewels and art, a philanthropist and a feisty businesswoman. She made numerous donations of historical jewels to the Smithsonian Institute of America. She is the aunt of Barbara Hutton through Ms. Post's marriage to E. F.Hutton.

Imagine being the richest woman in America. Crazy, wildly, bigger-than-winning-the-lottery rich. Imagine the parties you could throw.