Jill Biden to Make Campaign Stops in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia
Jill Biden to Make Campaign Stops in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia
Plus, the National First Ladies Library & Museum to host virtual discussion on select archives.
Lady Dr. Jill Biden is scheduled to speak in Wilmington, North Carolina today where she is expected to deliver remarks at the first of three political events across the South.
Later in the afternoon, the first lady will arrive in Tampa, Florida, for a second political event, followed by a stop in the evening in Columbus, Georgia.
Grace Coolidge and the First Ladies
Calendar
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. EDT 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. The evening will include a deep dive into 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
Aug. 6, 2024
BOOK RELEASE: A New, Revolutionary Look Into the Brilliant Life of Pat Nixon
The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon by Heath Hardage Lee goes on sale Aug. 6, 2024. In America’s collective consciousness, Pat Nixon has long been perceived as enigmatic. She was voted “Most Admired Woman in the World” in 1972 and made Gallup Poll’s top ten list of most admired women fourteen times. She survived the turmoil of the Watergate scandal with her popularity and dignity intact. The real Pat Nixon, however, bore little resemblance to the woman so often described as elusive, mysterious and “plastic” in the press. Pat married Richard Nixon in June of 1940. As the couple rose to prominence, Pat became second lady from 1953-1961 and then first lady from 1969-1974, forging her own graceful path between the protocols of the strait-laced mid-century and the bra-burning Sixties and Seventies. Read more
August 15, 2024
In-Person Third Thursday Night Out with the First Ladies
The National First Ladies Library & Museum for the August Third Thursday, will discuss “going back to school” with a deep dive into the world of one room schoolhouses—the main stage where First Ladies like Abigail Fillmore and Lucretia Garfield got their start. Attendees will enjoy the museum after hours as expert staff highlight the legacies of First Ladies Roosevelt, Fillmore, and Garfield and early education in America. Read more
August 17, 2024
In-Person Fun with FLOTUS: A Sensory Voyage Through Grace Coolidge's Legacy
The National First Ladies Library presents “FLOTUS: A Sensory Voyage Through Grace Coolidge’s Legacy” for children ages 6 to10. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to noon EDT and includes sensory stations that tells the story of the former first lady’s impact. Read more
August 19, 2024
Virtual First Ladies on the Page Book Discussion: White Houses by Amy Bloom
Join the National First Ladies Library & Museum from 7 to 8 p.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 19, for a discussion of author Amy Bloom’s White Houses. In this historical fiction, Amy Bloom aptly explores the friendship and romance between Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt. The discussion meets live on Zoom. This interactive program will not be recorded. Zoom info, questions, and pertinent links will be sent out to participants before the meeting. Read more
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