Author and Archivists Talks Tell the Stories of First Ladies
Author and Archivists Talks Tell the Stories of First Ladies
Grace Coolidge, Louisa Catherine Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln and more.
Calendar
July 4, 2024
Grace Coolidge and the First Ladies: A Discussion with Diana Carlin and Jennifer Coolidge Harville
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation will be hosting a full day of activities as part of their Fourth of July celebration at its historic site in Plymouth Notch, Vermont. This year’s event features the in-person talk “Grace Coolidge and the First Ladies: A Discussion with Diana Carlin and Jennifer Coolidge Harville” at the Union Christian Church. Read more
July 4, 2024
Virtual: July 4th at the National Archives!
The National Archives marks the 248th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional Fourth of July program in person! Highlights include welcoming remarks by Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, a variety of educational and family-friendly interactive programs with historical figures and Archives educators, and a lively, patriotic reading of the Declaration of Independence with WUSA9 News Anchor Allison Seymour as the event announcer. All July 4th activities are free and open to the public. The full schedule can be found at www.archivesjuly4.org . View here
July 10, 2024
Virtual Talk with a Curator: Discover Hidden Treasures from Our Archives
Discover the captivating stories behind America's First Ladies at the National First Ladies Library & Museum at a virtual talk with Director of Collections and Research Michelle Gullion from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT on July 10, 2024. Hidden treasures from the National First ladies Library & Museum’s archival storage that will be discussed offer exclusive insights into their preservation and conservation. These carefully preserved artifacts provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of extraordinary women who shaped history. Read more
July 12, 2024
Virtual Legacy Lecture: The Adventures of Louisa Catherine Adams
The National First Ladies Library & Museum presents the virtual program The Adventures of Louisa Catherine Adams from noon to 1 p.m. on July 12, 2024. Here, the audience meets Louisa Catherine Adams on March 4th, 1825, the morning of John Quincy Adams’ inauguration as the sixth president of the United States. In a rare moment of solitude, Louisa reflects on the events of her tumultuous life in the public eye. From her childhood in England and France, to her adventures as the wife of an American diplomat in Europe—where she charmed heads of state from Berlin to St. Petersburg—Louisa’s memories provide a glimpse into international politics during the Age of Revolutions. Read more
July 14, 2024
First Ladies Fine Dining: Mary Lincoln
Join author Andrew Och, aka “The First Ladies Man,” for an in-person, hands-on cooking class and historical discussion from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, presented by Cookology at Ballston Quarter in Arlington, Virginia.
Mary Lincoln once wrote that Abraham Lincoln wasn’t the best looking guy in town, but he’s the one who will be president someday. She had her eyes set on the White House from a young age being raised by her politically active father in Lexington, Kentucky. Once married, she designed the entire first floor of their Springfield, Illinois, home to cater to entertaining and campaigning for political office. Come out and learn more about this intriguing first lady and the dishes she served to help him become president of the United States. Read more
July 18, 2024
In-Person Event: Third Thursdays Night Out with the First Ladies
The National First Ladies Library & Museum will dive into what Abigail Fillmore, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Laura Bush all have in common—the fact they were all teachers! Participants will get an inside look into the newly opened 2024-25 featured exhibit, “Leaders in Literacy: First Ladies as Teachers, Educators, and Librarians” at its Third Thursdays Night Out with the First Ladies. For July Third Thursday, the evening will include a discussion about the educational efforts and occupations of Caroline Harrison and Helen Taft. Read more
July 18, 2024
Virtual: Ladies, First: Common Threads Talk
The Center for Knit and Crochet presents Debra Scala Giokas, author of Ladies, First: Common Threads on July 18, 2024, at 8 p.m. EDT. Ladies, First celebrates 18 First Ladies who, at one point in their lives, knitted, crocheted, embroidered, quilted, cross-stitched, or sewed. Their inspirational stories will encourage an appreciation of craft and creativity, patience and perseverance, sacrifice and service, and most of all the role of the First Lady in the United States of America. For ages 9 and up. Read more
July 20, 2024
In-Person Fun with FLOTUS: Fly High with Dolley Madison (Free Family Event)
Ever wondered what it would be like to chat with a parrot, like First Lady Dolley Madison did during her White House days? The National First Ladies Library & Museum will host an up close animal encounter with live parrots, just like Dolley's feathered friend. Participants will dive into the colorful world of parrots with an entertaining book reading followed by a toe-tapping, mini-dance party. A Dolley Madison interpreter will transport participants back in time with tales of this first lady’s extraordinary life. Read more
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