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  • Julia Child: Spy And Chef

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Julia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the … Continue reading

  • Julia Child: Spy And Chef

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Julia Child: Serving America In 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the … Continue reading

  • Queen Elizabeth

    Private Venue

    At this writing, Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning monarch in the world. A shy young girl when she ascended the throne, she saw her uncle abdicate the throne and advocate pro-German views in the years leading up to World … Continue reading

  • America’s Greatest First Ladies

    Private Venue

    Who were America's Greatest First Ladies? Nobody really knows! Today, the press and public pay great attention to the President's spouse. However, the role of First Lady was not given so much as a moment's thought by the Founding Fathers. In … Continue reading

  • Julia Child: Spy And Chef

    Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

    Julia Child: Serving AmericaIn 1963 Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential, that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! She changed the way America thought about food, became the first … Continue reading

  • First Ladies – 1860 – 1945

    College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

    First Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading

  • Our First First Ladies

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

     The first women to hold the title of "First Lady"  were in amazing group of strong and dedicated women! They were very different one from another and each added something unique and wonderful to the national experience. Beginning with Martha … Continue reading

  • First Ladies – 1860 – 1945

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    First Ladies - 1860 - 1945 When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the extraordinary women … Continue reading

  • First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading