Legacy Lecture: Tea Time Tales of Widowed First Ladies

📅 Friday, June 13, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET💻 Virtual | $9.00

✨ What happens when history meets hilarity? ✨

Get ready to spill the tea with Lauren Howard Hayes, a Los Angeles-based comedian and First Lady enthusiast, in her one-woman show: Tea Time Tales of Widowed First Ladies!

In this performative yet informative multimedia event, Hayes brings to life the stories, secrets, and personalities of Mary Lincoln, Ida McKinley, Lucretia Garfield, and Jackie Kennedy. Think PBS meets Saturday Night Live—a hilarious and insightful blend of character comedy and historical storytelling.

💡 What to Expect:

☕ Stories of resilience and humor from widowed First Ladies.

🎭 A dynamic, multimedia comedy experience.

😂 Laughs and surprises galore with Lauren’s punchy style.

About Lauren Howard Hayes:With credits including ABC’s Happy Endings, Second City, and The Comedy Store, Hayes combines her comedic flair with a deep passion for First Ladies. Whether on stage or online, she’s rewriting history one laugh at a time!

NOTE: This program is entirely virtual. All attendees will receive a recording of the event within 48 hours of the event.

Members of the National First Ladies Library & Museum at the $125 level and above receive free access to this program and all ticketed online programs. Contact David Lee at [email protected] to become a member and receive your promo code for free access. To learn more about our membership program, visit .

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