Meet Eleanor Roosevelt at Portrayed by Jessica Michna

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Join us in welcoming Eleanor Roosevelt to the Old Courthouse Museum. As the Second World War ended, America experienced the loss of its stalwart leader, President Franklin Roosevelt. After thirteen years as First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to retire and perhaps write her memoirs. By 1948 the world had changed dramatically and so had Eleanor.

Eleanor shares with the audience her tragedies and triumphs. Born into the opulent wealth of America’s “Golden Age” she would grow from the shy, homely orphan into confident, driven woman. Annealed by personal tragedy, she would emerge as a champion of civil rights, author, and stateswoman. She is best summed up by President Harry S. Truman, who dubbed her “The First Lady of the World.”

Admission is free for Washington County Historical Society members and children 12 and under. $5.00 for non-member adults.