Astrologer and clairvoyant Madame Marcia Champney predicted that then-Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding would win the presidency, but die a "sudden, violent or peculiar death."
Astrologer and clairvoyant Madame Marcia Champney predicted that then-Ohio Senator Warren G. Harding would win the presidency, but die a "sudden, violent or peculiar death."
As we part with an energized election season, welcome the new year, and look towards a presidential inauguration, New Canaan Library and the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society are pleased to collaboratively present “Presidential Trappings,” a series that explores the history of many intriguing aspects of our nation’s highest office. Presented via Zoom, the series begins on Tuesday, January 5 at 7 PM EST and continues Tuesdays throughout January. Please visit newcanaanlibrary.org for a full schedule and to register. Sign in information will be provided upon registration; each session must be registered for individually.
“Presidential Trappings” begins with a focus on America’s unelected leaders – our First Ladies. Katherine Jellison, Professor of History at Ohio University, will present an overview of the role first ladies of America have played from 1789 to the present. Attendees will learn about first ladies over the years and the four major categories they fall i