The History Center at Courthouse Square
Presents
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt:
The War Years
First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
supported her husband Franklin’s policies
and advocated humanitarian causes. She
later became famous as a co-creator of
and delegate to the United Nations. After
her husband was stricken with paralysis,
Eleanor became Franklin’s eyes and ears,
listening to his constituents and providing a
sounding board for Franklin’s policies.
After Franklin’s death, Eleanor continued
to champion human rights, actively fighting
segregation as First Lady of the World.
Eleanor’s difficult early life made her
sensitive to the pain of others and her
character made her commit to a lifetime
devoted to easing that suffering.
Drawn to the strong women of the 1930’s, women who broke free from
their limitations and inspired others to do the same, Rene Goodwin
approached Pamela and William Sommerfield in the 1980’s to develop
an historically authentic presentation of Eleanor Roosevelt. Ms Goodwin
researched Eleanor’s voice by playing 100+ reel-to-reel speeches. Rene
researched Eleanor’s clothing just as meticulously. Rene continually
refreshes the presentation material by being humbly open and
responsive to her audience. Ms. Goodwin’s Eleanor Roosevelt elicits a
visceral reaction: she’s frequently told, “We felt the presence of Eleanor.”
Thursday, October 27, 2016
LMC Mendel Center – Social Hour 6:00 PM, Dinner 7:00 PM
Social Hour – Dinner – Door Prizes – Silent Auction – Franklin D. Roosevelt
Tickets: $75 -Tickets include $25 tax deductible donation
Table for 8: $500 – Table includes $100 tax deductible donation
Choice of Dinner Entrees
Sliced Beef Tenderloin – Salmon – Vegetarian
For more information or reservations, call 269-471-1202
Advance Reservations Only - No Tickets Available at the door