The Eleanor Roosevelt “We Make Our Own History” Forums

The first forum, featuring Paula J. Giddings, author of IDA: A SWORD AMONG LIONS: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign Against Lynching, is on February 13, 2011 in commemoration of African American History Month. The forum will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home and will include a book talk, signing and reception.

The second forum, featuring Maurine H. Beasley, author of ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: Transformative First Lady, will be held on March 27, 2011 in honor of Women’s History Month. The forum will also begin at 2:00 p.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home and will include a book talk, signing and reception.

Pre-registration and admission fee required. See the invitation for prices and details. Both titles will be available for purchase in the New Deal Store. Call (845) 486-7745 for registration information.

Proceeds benefit the Catharine Street Community Center in Poughkeepsie, New York and the education programs of Roosevelt Library.

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