They Called Me Lizzy...from Slavery to the White House

This is the moving tale of one woman’s life during the 19th Century, spanning more than the entirety of the Victorian Era. Her name was Elizabeth Keckly. Born into slavery in 1818, Lizzy eventually managed to purchase her freedom. She made her way to Washington D.C., where her dressmaking skills and entrepreneurial savvy brought her to the attention of many political families.
Once the Lincolns arrived in Washington, there was no turning back for Lizzy. Mary Lincoln hired Madame Keckly, launching a relationship unlike any Lizzy had ever envisioned for herself. She was often there, in the room, with President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln during some of their most private and difficult moments. Join actress Stephanie Jackson as the story of Lizzy unfolds, full of twists and turns, bravery and remarkable resilience.
Presented by EAST HADDAM STAGE COMPANY. Written and directed by Kandie Carle. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.