# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: National tour hits MI: Explore first ladies' effect on US history, from Martha Washington & Abigail Adams in the Revolutionary War to today.About this EventJoin Us as We Celebrate America's 250 with Nationally Known Speaker and Best-Selling Author Diana Carlin, PhDDate: February 24 (Tuesday) starts at 6 PM. (Note doors open at 6:00 p.m.)Meet & Greet at 6 PM with coffee & light dessert, along book-signingProgram starts at 7 PMLocation: Phoenix Mill Events, 15000 Edward N Hines Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170As part of our America 250 Years of Freedom Distinguished Speaker Series, we are pleased to host Diana Carlin, PhD, and Myra Gutin, PhD, Distinguished First Lady Scholars and Best-Selling Authors.Their presentation will examine the impact of first ladies throughout history, starting with the roles of Martha Washington and Abigail Adams during the Revolutionary War and continuing to the present day.Diana Carlin will be signing her book Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women (available on site for $25)The Smithsonian Scholars selected Diana's book as a Best Book of 2024. This recognition comes from the Smithsonian community or affiliated scholars, as announced in connection with the First Ladies Association for Research and Education (FLARE), of which the authors are founding members.The book is described as "groundbreaking" for highlighting the evolutionary role of the first lady and its importance to the American presidency. It shines a light on influential women who broke barriers and influenced society, policy, diplomacy, and White House life.Both Carlin and Gutin's research on first ladies— including this book and the related textbook U.S. First Ladies: Making History and Leaving Legacies—has been highlighted in academic and public forums, with praise for bringing scholarly attention to an understudied topic. The collaborative nature of the book and its reception underscore Carlin's respected role in the field.Ticket price is $25 - General SeatingBooks $25 available at the event (autographed and personalized if desired)If you can not attend, but would like to make a donation to the 11th District, use this Eventbrite registration link.Questions: Call 11th District Chair Debbie Oestreich at 248-313-8833 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/plymouth/celebration-of-the-first-ladies-roles-in-americas-250-years-of-freedom/100001982403486192 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, nonprofit, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Plymouth - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Phoenix Mill Events - **lat**: 42.3919921 - **long**: -83.4670244 - **full address**: Phoenix Mill Events, 15000 Edward N Hines Drive, Plymouth, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8189c0f4fd1bb773dca4dafafab3a7d0c1aaecb9d5dceebfa7da25d596552a07-rimg-w1200-h927-dce8d8bc-gmir.jpg?v=1770336080 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom being held? - **A:** Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Phoenix Mill Events, 15000 Edward N Hines Drive, Plymouth, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom? - **A:** Tickets for Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCan't Attend? Make a donation for a great cause!FreeAvailableEvent AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom? - **A:** Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom is organized by MI 11th Congressional District Republican Comm. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Plymouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Celebration of the First Ladies' Roles in America's 250 Years of Freedom", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8189c0f4fd1bb773dca4dafafab3a7d0c1aaecb9d5dceebfa7da25d596552a07-rimg-w1200-h927-dce8d8bc-gmir.jpg?v=1770336080", "startDate": "2026-02-24", "endDate": "2026-02-24", "url": "https://allevents.in/plymouth/celebration-of-the-first-ladies-roles-in-americas-250-years-of-freedom/100001982403486192", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Phoenix Mill Events", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "15000 Edward N Hines Drive", "postalCode": "48170", "addressLocality": "Plymouth", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.3919921", "longitude": "-83.4670244" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "National tour hits MI: Explore first ladies' effect on US history, from Martha Washington & Abigail Adams in the Revolutionary War to today.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-11", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-24", "validFrom": "2026-04-11", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "28.52", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/plymouth/celebration-of-the-first-ladies-roles-in-americas-250-years-of-freedom/100001982403486192" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-11", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/plymouth/celebration-of-the-first-ladies-roles-in-americas-250-years-of-freedom/100001982403486192", "price": 0, "name": "Can't Attend? Make a donation for a great cause!" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-11", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-11", "url": "https://allevents.in/plymouth/celebration-of-the-first-ladies-roles-in-americas-250-years-of-freedom/100001982403486192", "price": "28.52", "name": "Event Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "MI 11th Congressional District Republican Comm", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/mi-11th-congressional-district-republican-comm/21961081" } ] } ] ```