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The Mather Homestead

Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe

A dazzling look at the making of one of America's most remarkable presidents, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt" celebrates five extraordinary yet unsung women. Funds to benefit the 1778 house restoration. Please consider becoming a patron of this event.

Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe
Fall Scholars Lecture featuring Edward O'Keefe

Time & Location

Sep 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA

About the event

Edward F. O’Keefe is the CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. He previously spent two decades in broadcast and digital media at ABC News, CNN, and NowThis, during which time he received a Primetime Emmy Award for his work with Anthony Bourdain, two Webby Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award for ABC’s coverage of 9/11. A former fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, he graduated with honors from Georgetown University. He was born in North Dakota and lives in New York with his wife, daughter, and son.

Proceeds from this event support the Mather Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.  Thank you!

Tickets

  • Patron - Bertha Mather

    Special recognition at the event. 10 VIP tickets and autographed books. Teddy Roosevelt excursion to his birthplace in NYC. Mather Homestead membership. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $10,000.00
  • Patron - Mittie Roosevelt

    Mittie Roosevelt was Teddy Roosevelt's Mother. Includes special recognition at the event; 10 VIP tickets and autographed books; Mather Homestead membership. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $5,000.00
  • Patron - Bamie Roosevelt

    Bamie Roosevelt was Teddy Roosevelt's sister. Eight event tickets and autographed books; Mather Homestead membership. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $2,500.00
  • Patron - Connie Roosevelt

    Connie Roosevelt was Teddy Roosevelt's sister. Six event tickets and autographed books. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $1,000.00
  • Patron - Edith Roosevelt

    Edith Roosevelt was Teddy Roosevelt's first wife. Four event tickets and autographed books. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $500.00
  • Patron - Alice Roosevelt

    Alice Roosevelt was Teddy Roosevelt's second wife. One event ticket and autographed books. Proceeds benefit the Master Homestead's 1778 House Restoration Project.

    $250.00
  • General Admission

    Join us for welcome cocktail reception in the sunken garden, special presentation featuring Edward O'Keefe, dessert & champagne toast + book signing.

    $100.00
    +$2.50 service fee
  • Unable to attend contribution

    Thank you for supporting the 1778 House Restoration Project!

    $
    +Service fee

Total

$0.00

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