African American woman wearing hat and shawl standing in front of a table

POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS --Elizabeth Keckley: Dressmaker and Confidante to Mrs. Lincoln

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

  • Mar 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Free
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO PERFORMER ILLNESS
AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE FUTURE.
Elizabeth Keckley, formerly enslaved, sewed dresses for wealthy women in St. Louis who loaned her money to purchase her freedom. Within a few years Keckley was employed by President Lincoln's wife as her seamstress but also became her close confidante. Living history performer Kathryn Harris uses Keckley's autobiography to present a first-person interpretation.
 
This program is offered in conjunction with the park's new exhibit, "Slavery in St. Louis," on display through September 4, 2023. 
 
Please call 314-842-1867 x 230 for free reservations.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Reservation or Registration

Please call 314-842-1867 ext 230 for free reservations.

Schedule

Date:

Mar 25, 2023

Time:

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Julie Northrip
314-842-1867
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Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: elizabeth keckley, slavery, mrs. lincoln, living history, women's history, women's history month