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First Ladies: Political Role and Public Image



Programming Ideas

  • The Durham Western Heritage Museum in Omaha, NE, held a number of family-friendly programs: a first ladies scavenger hunt and a program that focused on children in the White House. Related classroom activities included making campaign buttons and having egg rolling races.

Visitor Comments

  • "Thoroughly fabulous! The exhibit was so enlightening, educational, and
    entertaining. Thank you so much!" —Margaret, Omaha, NE
  • "A most informative and fascinating exhibit. It helps us remember the
    wonderful contributions these women have made to our society and the world, sometimes under tragic circumstances."
    — Dorothy, Overland Park, KS

Museum Responses

  • "The helpfulness of the programming materials SITES provided us in planningeducational activities is extremely high. The materials were well-written,with easy-to-read diagrams and plenty of support from Smithsonian staff.
    — Luis G. Vasquez, curator, Durham Western Heritage Museum

 




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