Friends of the Library
Jackie Kennedy Comes to Life at the Crown Point Library!
The Friends of the Crown Point Library present a captivating living history performance by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., as she portrays Jackie Kennedy in an intimate and moving depiction of the former First Lady’s life.
Event Details:
Location: Crown Point Library, 122 N. Main Street
Date & Time: Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for Friends of the Library members, $25 for non-members
Purchase Tickets at the Crown Point Library (cash or check payable to the Friends of CPCL accepted)
Set in 1964—just one year after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination—this powerful performance takes audiences into the world of Jackie Kennedy as she struggles with relentless media attention and the uncertainty of her future. Through her reflections, she shares personal stories about her marriage, her fight for privacy, and her efforts to restore the White House and elevate the arts.
Leslie Goddard, a historian, author, and performer, is known for her riveting portrayals of historical figures. Her portrayal of Jackie Kennedy is no exception—offering a deeply personal and historically accurate performance that brings history to life.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the private woman behind the public icon. Tickets are on sale now!