UPCOMING EVENTS
STEP INSIDE HISTORY
Get to know what made our First Ladies tick with deep dives into their careers, passions, hobbies, and even recipes. Our in-person events are perfect for girls’ night out, a historic date with someone you love, or a fascinating learning experience with the whole family. And our online events are a wonderful way to learn more about these amazing ladies!
Talk with a Curator
November 12, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join our Director of Collections & Research, Michelle Gullion, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at the First Ladies artifacts and stories you won’t see on display.
Legacy Lecture: Mrs. Lincoln in Love - with Laura Keyes
November 14, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Experience Mary Lincoln like never before in this live, first-person performance by Laura Keyes. Discover her story through personal reflections and Abraham Lincoln’s real love letters.
Third Thursday: A Widow’s Work—Jacqueline Kennedy and the JFK Legacy
November 20, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Discover how Jacqueline Kennedy transformed personal grief into national legacy. Join historian Karen Dunak for a compelling evening exploring JFK’s funeral, the "Camelot" myth, and Mrs. Kennedy’s lasting influence on presidential memory. Third Thursdays generously supported by Employers Health.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
November 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Help your little one take the first step toward school success with Storytime & More! This interactive event in partnership with Stark Library uses stories, songs, rhymes, and art to build early literacy skills and spark your child’s imagination. Free for children birth to preschool.
First Ladies on the Page Book Club: Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies
November 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join us for a virtual book club featuring J.B. West’s bestselling memoir about life behind the scenes with six presidents and their First Ladies.
Storytime & More with Stark Library
December 5, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
IN-PERSON: Help your little one take the first step toward school success with Storytime & More! This interactive event in partnership with Stark Library uses stories, songs, rhymes, and art to build early literacy skills and spark your child’s imagination. Free for children birth to preschool.
Holidays in the White House with Janet Weir Creighton
December 11, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm
IN-PERSON: Join Janet Weir Creighton for a festive look behind the scenes at White House holiday traditions and celebrations.
Legacy Lecture: From Grief to Grace—Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reclaims Her Story
December 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
VIRTUAL: Explore the inspiring later life of Jackie Kennedy Onassis in this live lecture by historian Karen Dunak, revealing how Jackie redefined her legacy beyond the White House.
Cooking with the First Ladies: Lou Hoover
December 22, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm
VIRTUAL: Join Sarah Morgan for a tasty look at First Lady Lou Hoover’s favorite recipes and stories. Cook along and savor history in every bite!