Events at a Glance
August 28, 2010
“A Salute to Women in the Armed Forces Day”
Book signing
$25 general admission $22 member
Meet these bold women that time forgot as the First Ladies Library pays tribute to:
Women in the Military!
Schedule
10am
“Battles, Bandages, and Honor: Dr. Mary Walker” (Theatre)
Dr. Mary Walker is the only woman in history to receive the
Congressional Medal of Honor. Dr. Walker will relate the fascinating Stories of her life and the men and women she knew from the time she served as a surgeon on the battlefield of the Civil War through her years as a Women’s Activist
11am
“Fruits of Victory Author Lecture Elaine Wiess” (Theatre)
Author Elaine Weiss remembers a special group of women who served the United States in a remarkable way during WWI. The “Farmerettes” were a celebrated and somewhat infamous group who took over the agricultural jobs during the Great War. Ms. Weiss will meet guests and sign copies of her book after her presentation.
11:45 am
Refreshments following programs (Gallery)
1 pm
“Red Cross Pinning of Female WWII Veterans” (Theatre) A special military pinning presentation honoring local Women Veterans of WWII by the American Red Cross and representatives of the United States Armed Forces.
School Programs 2009-2010
March 15, 2010
“The Voice of the American Soul: Marian Anderson” 10am
Grades 6-12
The First Ladies National Historic Site pays special tribute to the famous African American contralto whose courageous life, remarkable voice, and personal grace brought enormous change to American audiences. This powerful program will make you a fan of Ms. Anderson.
April 19, 2010
“Amelia and Eleanor” 10am
Grades 7-12
Two of America’s most admired women were real life friends. History will come alive for you and your students when Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt appear together to weave the tales of their extraordinary and adventurous lives. The two women dreamed big, defied convention, and had huge influence on women (and men!) in their own and future eras. The program has a few surprises in store for our guests as they relate a real life experience and take you, the audience, on an impromptu night time ride in the sky and through the streets of Washington, D.C.!
May 17-18, 2010
NEW! “Lions and Tigers and Bears - Oh My!” 10am
Exotic Animals Meet First Ladies
Grades K-5
Our ever popular “Right to Read” puppet theatre program is back with new pets and more adventurous stories. America’s First Ladies traveled the world and met interesting people, experienced different cultures, and saw many exotic animals. First Ladies (with the help of your students) will relate new stories about these exotic creatures and the countries they call home. Some of the critters even followed the First Ladies home to the United States! Our Right to Read program concludes when a special guest reads a book to your class and presents it as our gift to your school’s library.
July 12, 19, 26, 2010
Summer Reading Program
“Traveling with the First Ladies” 10am
Ages 5-10 *Must be accompanied by an adult*