

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250: Exploring the Past, Present & Future Influence of First Ladies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: “I hope some day someone will take time to evaluate the true role of the wife of a President and to assess the many burdens she has to bearAbout this EventSince Martha Washington served as the “mother of the country” at the start of the nation’s founding 250 years ago, only about 50 women have served in the role of first lady. It’s an unpaid role that’s not in the Constitution, leaving these women to mold their own paths as symbols of American womanhood, power, and influence.“I hope some day someone will take time to evaluate the true role of the wife of a President and to assess the many burdens she has to bear and the contributions she makes.” – Harry S. TrumanJoin us for an engaging event the morning of Saturday, March 21, with some of the foremost experts in the nation on first ladies. This event is free and open to the public with books by the speakers available for sales and signings.Agenda?: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMOpening ReceptionInfo: Join us for light morning refreshments with the event’s authors. Books will be available for sale and author signings.?: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AMThe Impact of the First Lady on US HistoryInfo: From diplomacy to social causes to fashion to political partner, how have first ladies shaped the story of America over the last (nearly) 250 years??: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMBreak?: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMThe Secret Lives of the Presidents' WivesInfo: Learn the little-known stories of four first ladies who are favorites of the event’s speakers. Then get ready for audience interaction as we hear from you about your favorite first ladies and special memories that you have of these women.?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe People’s House: Staff Stories from the White HouseInfo: Keynote speaker Sarah Fling of he White House Historical Association shares fascinating staff stories from the White House. Discover behind-the-scenes insights from those who have served within the iconic walls of the People’s House and their relationships with America's first ladies.?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMAuthor Meet and GreetInfo: One last opportunity for book sales and signings with the event’s authors.
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Independence
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
- **lat**: 39.1034674
- **long**: -94.4208008
- **full address**: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library &amp; Museum, 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:15 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Harry S. Truman Presidential Library &amp; Museum, 500 West US Highway 24, Independence, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, meet-and-greet, meetups
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