Rejoice Jackie Kennedy with a Weekend of Events September 14-16

CANTON, OHIO, USA, August 15, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — “Do not let it’s forgot, that after there was a spot, for one temporary shining second, that was referred to as Camelot…” Again within the days of Camelot, there was an enthralling couple who wed in Newport, Rhode Island, on September 12, 1953. It was Jack Kennedy, the favored son of the Kennedy dynasty and future president of the US, and his bride, Jacqueline Bouvier, a wonderful socialite later to be identified the world over as Jackie O.

Had President and Mrs. Kennedy lived to today, they’d have celebrated their seventieth wedding ceremony anniversary this September in 2023. To commemorate the event and the Past Camelot exhibit at the moment on view at the National First Ladies Library, we’re internet hosting a three-day Jackie Kennedy celebration that includes movie star Monte Durham of TLC’s Say Sure to the Costume Atlanta and Carl Sferrazza Anthony, a famend First Woman historian and creator of this yr’s best-selling Digicam Woman, a biography of Jackie’s early years earlier than she was immortalized as First Woman Jacqueline Kennedy.

There will likely be one thing for everybody from September 14 by means of the 16, together with:

• An creator speak and e book signing with Carl Sferrazza Anthony (Thursday)

• A bridal occasion and seventieth wedding ceremony anniversary celebration with Monte Durham at Gervasi Vineyards with an opportunity for a bride to win a FREE wedding ceremony gown and “Say Sure” purchasing expertise with Monte (Friday)

• A possibility to view the Past Camelot exhibit and hear Monte Durham speak in particular person in regards to the gossip and scandals surrounding the Kennedy clan at the National First Ladies Library (Saturday)

• A web based silent public sale of dozens of Jackie Kennedy ephemera and artifacts from the gathering of Monte Durham all through the weekend.

Monte Durham, a identified collector and uber-fan of Jackie Kennedy, got here to Canton final Might to kick off the Past Camelot exhibit, which options Mr. Durham’s total assortment of Jackie Kennedy artifacts and memorabilia that he donated to the National First Ladies Library final spring. He’s returning in September to proceed the Jackie O. celebration.

“Jackie and Jack’s seventieth wedding ceremony anniversary would have been on September 12,” Durham mentioned. “There’s no higher alternative to advertise the fabulous Past Camelot exhibit and increase funds for the National First Ladies Library at the identical time.” As well as, the National First Ladies Library will likely be holding a silent on-line public sale of a variety of Mr. Durham’s Jackie Kennedy gadgets as a fundraiser all through the week.

The three-day collection of occasions will kick off on Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the National First Ladies Library with Carl Sferrazza Anthony, a famous First Ladies historian and the best-selling creator of the brand new Jackie Kennedy biography Digicam Woman. Mr. Anthony will give a discuss Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy alongside Michelle Gullion, the curator and Director of Collections at the National First Ladies Library. He may also be out there for Digicam Woman e book signings, with books out there for buy prematurely or on web site that night. Gentle appetizers and drinks will likely be served. Attendees may also have the chance to view the “Past Camelot” exhibit at the National First Ladies Library.

On Friday, September 15, Monte Durham will headline a meet-and-greet bridal-themed cocktail occasion at Gervasi referred to as “Say Sure to the FREE Costume,” aimed squarely at our youthful audiences who is perhaps getting married within the close to future. Mr. Durham, alongside sponsors Elissar Bridal and Love Conquers All Bridal Salon, have pitched in to supply one fortunate bride-to-be the chance win a FREE couture bridal robe by means of the “Say Sure to the FREE Costume” Grand Raffle. Anybody should buy raffle tickets, however the winner will likely be drawn at the cocktail social gathering at Gervasi that night (winner doesn’t have to be current to win).

To cap off the weekend, Monte Durham will seem at the National First Ladies Library on Saturday night, September 16, for a meet-and-greet and speak in regards to the “Gossip, Scandals, and Scrumptious Particulars of Jackie O’s Life.” Drinks and gentle appetizers will likely be served, and the winners of the net public sale of Monte Durham gadgets will likely be introduced that night.

National First Ladies President and CEO Patty Dowd Schmitz mentioned, “We’re thrilled to be presenting this collection of weekend occasions in mid-September to commemorate what would have been Jackie and Jack Kennedy’s seventieth wedding ceremony anniversary. It is a great alternative for us to boost consciousness of the First Ladies and increase funding that can assist us proceed our vital work of teaching the general public about their legacies. We’re grateful to Monte Durham and Carl Sferrazza Anthony for his or her love of Jackie Kennedy and their position in serving to us promote the National First Ladies Library by means of these occasions.”

All proceeds from the three-day celebration profit the work of the National First Ladies Library to coach in regards to the position our nation’s First Ladies have performed within the development of girls all through American historical past.

Tickets and details about all occasions may be discovered at www.firstladies.org/jackieseptember.

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The National First Ladies Library preserves, promotes and educates in regards to the important position of First Ladies of the USA and their contributions all through historical past. The group was based in 1995 by Mary Regula, spouse of former U.S. Consultant Ralph Regula. The group operates and manages the First Ladies National Historic Website in a partnership settlement with the National Park Service. The location consists of the Ida Saxton McKinley Home, the household residence of First Woman Ida Saxton McKinley and the longtime residence of President William and Ida McKinley, and the Museum.

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