What happens to a woman when her husband becomes President of the United States and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight?
In this humorous, poignant and insightful historical portrayal by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka, actress and historian Leslie Goddard brings to life Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, and Betty Ford as each woman prepare for the end of her husband’s term in office. Each woman reflects back on what brought her to the White House, her relationship with her spouse, and how she forged her own path in the White House. Each reveals, ultimately, how she had to find her own way.
About our actor: Leslie Goddard (www.lesliegoddard.info) is an award-winning actress and scholar who has been portraying famous women and presenting history lectures for more than ten years. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University specializing in U.S. history and American Studies as well as master's degrees in both theater and museum studies. A former museum director, she is the author of two books on Chicago history and currently works full-time as a historical interpreter, author, and public speaker.
Tickets are $10 for Adults, $8 for GEHS Members, and $5 for Students 18 and under. Tickets will be sold in advance at Stacy’s Corner’s Store, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society’s gift shop, through Eventbrite (see link below), as well as at the door the afternoon of the event. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit our website at www.glenellynhistory.org or call us at 630/469-1867.
Phone: 630-469-1867
Email: director@glenellynhistory.org
2020/02/15 - 2020/02/15
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
800 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
There is convenient, free parking in our lot. If the lot is full, additional parking is located behind Stacy's Tavern Museum. If school is closed, you may also park by the elementary school, or across the street at the District 41 Administration Building. There is also parking on nearby residential streets, but watch for directional signs as not all side streets allow parking on both sides.