Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.

Virtual Presidential Series

Monthly on the 2nd Friday at 10:30 A.M. ET
Throughout 2026
FREE!

With Ashland Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library

We’re continuing this series through 2027 (and President McKinley!). Check out the schedule and register here for any or all of the presidents we’re featuring in 2027.

Extreme family-treeing with the Livingstons
I think I’ve got it now.

Tuesday, November 17 at 2 P.M. ET

There are Livingstons everywhere and it's enough to make one's head spin. In an attempt to make sense of it all, I’ve doodled my way through countless Livingston family trees. Even managed to connect a president or two. Can I make it through an hour-long presentation without getting discombobulated? There’s only one way to find out!

With Friends of Clermont

FRIENDS OF CLERMONT
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  • “Heather is one of my favorite speakers. She makes dense information fun and easy to understand. Who knew that was even possible with some of these presidents!”

    Meena Jain
    Library Director, Ashland Public Library

  • “I JUST LOVE THESE. Heather doesn’t pretend to know everything, but she’s so great in what she does know. And the doodles just keep me engaged and interested.”

    Virtual Presidential Series attendee

  • “One of the dullest speakers on earth.”

    H.L. Mencken
    (on Dr. Francis Townsend)

  • “Heather has such a charming way of presenting her topic.”

    Virtual Presidential Series attendee

  • “Not only superfluous but even intolerable.”

    Catherine the Great
    (on Edmond-Charles Genêt)

  • “Wonderful and humorous.”

    Virtual Presidential Series attendee

  • “Fantastic way to learn more about the presidents. Heather is a gifted artist and storyteller. Thank you for this unique programming.”

    Virtual Presidential Series attendee

  • “She looks good at it … but it’s boring.”

    [ name withheld ]
    My daughter

Interested in a doodle- and tangent-filled presentation?

I’m available for in-person and virtual events. I’d love to chat!

LET’S CONNECT