"Even the wisest mind has something yet to learn."
​- George Santayana

                                           
Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt Lecture Series 



*An Evening with Eleanor Roosevelt
​

*A Garden Walk with Eleanor Roosevelt 

​
  An Evening With Eleanor Roosevelt 
Join author and historian Carol Cohen for a look into the life of Eleanor Roosevelt.  During this presentation, meet Eleanor Roosevelt at her home in Hyde Park, New York in December 1948.   Eleanor has just returned from the United Nations where they have ratified the International Declaration Of Human Rights. Learn about her role as a human rights activist, and inspect many primary sources that were very much a part of Eleanor Roosevelt’s personal and professional life. The presentation  which  is part portrayal and part power point is both interesting and interactive.  
_________________________________________



​A  Garden Walk with Eleanor Roosevelt 

It is the summer of 1949.   Eleanor Roosevelt is hosting a  garden picnic at her home in Hyde Park where she is recognizing contributions to the Victory Garden effort during World War.
The interactive program includes both first person portrayal and lecture.    Following an “ up close  visit” with Eleanor participants will learn about Victory Gardens past, present and future via an informative, visually enhanced power point lecture.       
​ 

Interested in bringing Eleanor to your Organization?

Fill out our short Inquiry Form and Carol will reach out to you personally. 

Locations Eleanor has visited recently 
Libraries
Brookline Public Library
Duxbury Public Library
Lakeville public Library
Bourne Public Library
Middleboro Public Library
Somerset Public Library
Pittsfield Athenaum
Shrewsbury Public Library
Mattapoisett Public Library
Dartmouth Public Library
Boylston Public Library
Weston Public Library
Westwood Public Library
Marshfield Public Library
Wrentham Public Library
Sargent Memorial Library
Dennis Public Library
Chelmsford Public Library
Southwick Public Library
Hopkinton Public Library
 Historical Societies
Groveland Historical Society
Dighton Historical Society
Holbrook Historical Society

Garden Clubs
 Holden Garden Club
Lincoln Garden Club   *

Senior Centers
Concord Council on Aging
Holden Council on Aging   
Carlisle Council on Aging *
 
Over 55 Communities
Oak Point
Keystone Residence
Heatherwood
Atria Woodbriar

Life Long Learning
Massasoit Community College , Center for Life Long Learning

Testimonials 
Praise from the Middleborough Public Library 
January 23, 2019 Last week, the Middleborough Public Library hosted author, playwright and published historian Carol Cohen for her "Afternoon with Eleanor Roosevelt" program.  During the first half, attendees met Roosevelt at her home, learned about her role as a human rights activist and inspected many primary sources that were a part of Roosevelt's personal and professional life.  Cohen's interactive presentation focused on Roosevelt after the death of her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, when she was living in Val Kill on her own  The first part of the program highlighted Cohen portraying Roosevelt while the second half featured a PowerPoint presentation about Roosevelt, her life and her work.
On a cold Tuesday afternoon, we drew a capacity crowd of 75 people who laughed, cheered and were moved by Cohen's portrayal of Roosevelt and the presentation on her life's work. The audience was seeded with questions prepared by Cohen that kept the conversation about Roosevelt flowing.  It was funny, educational, and inspiring.  Many left the event saying they were looking forward to learning more about Eleanor Roosevelt. Cohen arrived early, was thoroughly prepared, was a pleasure to work with.  I'd be happy to answer questions anyone has about the program, but highly recommend it for adult audiences.  “
Libby Fox Reference/Adult Services Librarian Middleborough Public Library

Holden Council on Aging 
“Carol Cohen, as Eleanor Roosevelt, was an absolute delight.  Her warm friendly interactive program was well received by the audience at the Holden Senior Center who identified with her immediately.  This was followed by slides and accompanying narration with many previously unknown facts about this great woman’s life. We heartily recommend Carol Cohen.”    Claire Nelson





​
​





"Just wanted to spread the word about a great program we had here at the Ventress Library on March 1 to observe Women's History Month. Academic
and historian Carol Cohen drew a crowd of over 70 people to a lively presentation that brought Eleanor to life. (She even enlisted me to play the part of Marge, Eleanor's housekeeper, for the portrayal part of the evening!)

- Chris Woods
Ventress Public Library , Marshfield, Massachusetts | March  2017