What I Do

I portray memorable women from the past and tell historical stories so that lessons from the past are more entertaining and educational. These programs make meetings, events, and get-togethers both inspiring and fun.

Photo by Karen Kring Contact Me About Me Phone: 630-7969916 Leslie Goddard is an award-winning actress Email: [email protected] and scholar who has been presenting history Web: www.lesliegoddard.info programs for more than ten years. She holds a Facebook: Ph.D. from Northwestern University facebook.com/lesliegoddardpresents specializing in American studies and U.S. history as well as a master’s degree in theater.

A former museum director, she is the author of two books on history and currently works full-time as an author and public speaker. Her LESLIE programs have been presented for hundreds GODDARD of museums, libraries, senior centers, clubs, and other organizations around the country.

“All the ladies could talk about was how you ‘drew them in’ and made LESLIE GODDARD Living History Portrayals and them feel as if they were really there. History Lectures …. An outstanding performance.” 1039 Hinswood Dr. For 2019 Darien, IL 60561 Historical Portrayals These 45-minute one-woman shows give life to women of history. Authentically costumed and well- researched, they are adapted from journals, autobiographies, letters, and other documents.

“Excellent presentation, well Royal Weddings

Eleanor Roosevelt prepared and very informative. History Lectures Lavishly illustrated with photographs, Absolutely the best program drawings, and objects, these enlightening slide Think History’s Boring? I've ever attended at the talks run about 55-60 minutes. Think again! library.” Year-round lecture programs: Imagine having a conversation with a • Remembering Marshall Field’s celebrated First Lady, a survivor of the 2019 Featured Portrayals: Titanic disaster, or the most famous female • Chicago’s Sweet Candy History Becoming Queen Elizabeth II pilot in history. • The Colorful History of the Little O’Keeffe Black Dress I give voice to women from the past with fascinating stories to tell. As entertaining as • Royal Weddings: From Queen they are informational, these programs Victoria to Prince Harry bring history alive in a fun, inspiring, and educational way. • Queen Victoria Grace Kelly • America’s First Ladies Hamilton’s Women • Chicago’s Bygone Department Stores

Also available: Holiday lecture programs:

Titanic Stewardess Violet Jessop • Christmas at Marshall Field’s Civil War Nurse • Christmas at the : Winning Votes for Women Georgia O’Keeffe Queen Elizabeth II Jackie Kennedy • The Making of It’s a Wonderful Life