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A Walk in the Garden with Eleanor Roosevelt

Program Categories
Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Theater Programs

Audience Age
adult

Description

Meet Eleanor Roosevelt in backyard of her home called Val Kill located in Hyde Park NY. It is the summer of 1949. Eleanor has gathered together friends relatives and colleagues for a garden picnic where she will recognize contributions to the World War  II victory garden initiative.

Through the use of first person narrative, audience participation and a variety of interesting primary sources the audience will learn about Eleanor Roosevelt's appreciation of the natural world as well as lifelong dedication to  humanitarian causes.

The reenactment will be followed by an informative PowerPoint presentation outlining the place of Victory Gardens in American history and their relevance in  today ‘s world.  

Carol Cohen currently teaches at Lesley University and is a published historian and playwright she owns an educational consulting company and is currently writing the book life lessons from Eleanor Roosevelt.

Fee
$400.

plus mileage charge according to distance from base in Norton, Massachusetts

Group Size
unlimited

Program Length
1 hour

Facility Requirements

Face to face programs require a projector and screen

Online zoom capability 

Last Modified
02/13/2024

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mansfield library
mansfield , MA
 508 261-7380

Performer’s Contact Information

Carol Cohen

Carol Cohen
274 east main street #7208
Norton, MA 02766
 (508)923-9431
 carolcohen173@gmail.com
 https://www.carollcohen.com
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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