Podcast appearances and mentions of elizabeth keckly

Another installment of the series GAY OR NAY, where we determine if someone is gay...or nay. This time? Mary Todd Lincoln and the woman who made her dresses Elizabeth Keckly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born into slavery in 1818, Elizabeth Keckly learned a trade that would lead to her freedom and place her into the upper echelons of white society: sewing. Join me as I dive into the life of the woman who was known as "Madam Elizabeth" by her famous employers. Where did Elizabeth learn how to sew? How did she buy her freedom? And what caused her rift with First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln?

Join me this week as I wrap up the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. In this episode, I review her time as First Lady, her friendship with dressmaker Elizabeth Keckly, and why she was committed to an asylum. 

Content creator and author of the Balls of Beauty Blog, Kisha No E, stops by the podcast!  And we discuss ALL THINGS fashion!  She even convinces me to try pairing leapord and plaid...but I'm not so sure! We also discuss her blog and talk about how black women have been influencing fashion since the 1800's.  This episode is fun, light hearted, HILARIOUS, but in true Melanin 360 "fashion" still informational.*As referenced in the show, Ann Lowe designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress and Elizabeth Keckly designed many clothes for Abraham Lincoln's wife*Let me know what you think of the show! Be sure to follow the below links for more information!IG: @ballsofbeautyblog        @themelanin360podcastEmail:  jorae@melanin-360.com              Website: www.ballsofbeauty.com                     www.melanin-360.comSupport the show: www.buymeacoffee.com/melanin360                                          CashApp: $Melanin360                                          PayPal: melanin360biz@gmail.comSupport the show

Our conversation today with Shannon Moeck from Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Nathan Stalvey from Clarke County Historical Association, and Kristen Laise from Belle Grove Plantation gave details for The Slave Dwelling Project. For the sixth year, Belle Grove Plantation and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park will host The Slave Dwelling Project for Inalienable Rights: Free and Enslaved Blacks Crafting a Life in the Shenandoah Valley featuring talks and living history demonstrations. This year's event, which takes place November 10-12, 2022, will also involve the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, Clarke County Historical Association, and Blandy Experimental Farm. The schedule for all the events is listed below. Activities will be hosted in-person, with two options for joining remotely. The event will begin on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm at St. Thomas Chapel in Middletown with “Serena Spencer at Cedar Creek.” Kenyete Spencer Mills, descendent of free Black potter Abraham Spencer, will read her ancestor, Serena Spencer's remembrances of the battle in Middletown from the 1915 book Battleground Adventures by Clifton Johnson. Shannon will discuss the Battle of Cedar Creek's larger impact on the civilian community. The event is free, but registration through the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is requested: https://www.themsv.org/events/serena-spencer-at-cedar-creek/ On Friday, November 11, 10am - 3pm, the Burwell-Morgan Mill of the Clarke County Historical Association will host hearth cooking demonstrations and discussion about the people enslaved in Clarke County. It will feature Joseph McGill Founder and Executive Director of The Slave Dwelling Project, based in Charleston, South Carolina. One part of the organization's mission is to “support and encourage individuals and organizations to preserve and mark sites related to the institution of slavery and the legacy of slavery.” Terry James and Cheney McKnight, living historians who work with the Slave Dwelling Project, will interact with visitors about the process of cooking and their work as interpreters. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. The Bank of Clarke County Foundation is sponsoring this programming. At 7pm on Friday, November 11, 2022, Blandy Experimental Farm will host a panel in their library moderated by Jonathan Noyalas, Director of the McCormick Civil War Institute, Shenandoah University. Panelists Joseph McGill (Slave Dwelling Project), historian and storyteller Tammy Denease (Hidden Women Stage Company), Dave Carr (Director of Blandy Experimental Farm), and Adeela Al-Khalili (Vice-President of the Josephine School Community Museum) will have a conversation about the lives of enslaved people and the visible legacy of slavery on Blandy's grounds. The event is free, but registration through Blandy is required: https://blandy.virginia.edu/news/story/8201 On Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 10am - 6pm Belle Grove Plantation will offer complimentary admission and special programming on the African American history of the site and of the Shenandoah Valley with speakers and special guests from The Slave Dwelling Project and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Visitors are welcome to come by throughout the day for the talks and to tour the 1797 Manor House and new exhibit “Unearthing Enslaved Lives,” about the archaeology done at the Belle Grove quarter site of the enslaved community. The talks will also be broadcast via Zoom (registration before November 11 is required: https://bellegrove.org/calendar/inalienable-rights. The Slave Dwelling Project's participation at Belle Grove is made possible by Crescent Cities Charities and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. 10am: Following the Footprints of Slavery presentation by Joseph McGill, Founder of the Slave Dwelling Project 11am: Kneading in Silence: A Glimpse into the Life of Enslaved Cook Judah, by Shannon Moeck, Park Ranger, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park 12pm: Lunch break for presenters (guests may choose to tour the Belle Grove Manor House and Unearthing Enslaved Lives exhibit.) 1pm: Storytelling presentation about Elizabeth Keckly by Tammy Denease, Executive Artistic Director of the Hidden Women Stage Company 2pm: Let's Talk About Slavery with Cheney McKnight, founder of Not Your Momma's History, historical interpreter, and YouTuber, who will provide a safe space for guests to ask questions about the experiences of those enslaved in North America. 3pm: Presentation by Terry James, Slave Dwelling Project Board Member 4pm: Upper level of the Manor House closed for touring. The Freedom Seekers from Belle Grove Plantation by Kristen Laise, Executive Director of Belle Grove. The site is now on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. 5pm: Free at Last: The Complicated Road to Freedom for the Jackson Family by Shannon Moeck, Park Ranger, Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. About Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park: Cedar Creek and Belle Grove commemorates a nationally significant Civil War landscape and antebellum plantation by sharing the story of Shenandoah Valley history from early settlement through the Civil War and beyond. The Park Visitor Contact Station is located at 7712 Main Street in Middletown and more information may be found at nps.gov/cebe. About the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (MSV)—A regional cultural center at 901 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA, the MSV includes a galleries building displaying permanent collections and changing exhibitions, seven acres of formal gardens, the Glen Burnie House dating to 1794, and The Trails at the MSV—a free-admission park with miles of trails. About Clarke County Historical Society—Founded in 1939, the Clarke County Historical Association is a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to help preserve the historical resources and records of Clarke County and to foster their use, understanding, and enjoyment through stewardship and education. Their offices are in the historic Coiner House at 32 East Main Street in Berryville, Virginia along with the History Center and Archives CCHA also owns and operates the Burwell-Morgan Mill, a fully operational 18th-century grist mill located in Millwood, Virginia just off Route 50. The Mill grinds a variety of grains and tours of this historic site take place every Saturday from May through November. (The mill is closed from after Thanksgiving through the end of April). To learn more, visit clarkehistory.org. About Blandy Experimental Farm—Blandy Experimental Farm is a research field station owned and operated by the University of Virginia and affiliated with its Department of Environmental Sciences. Blandy's mission is to increase understanding of the natural environment through research and education. Blandy is also home to the State Arboretum of Virginia, which contains 5,000 woody plants from around the world. More information can be found at https://blandy.virginia.edu/ About Belle Grove—Belle Grove Plantation is located off Route 11 at 336 Belle Grove Road just south of Middletown, Virginia 22645 and is conveniently located to I-81 (use exit 302) and I-66. Belle Grove Plantation has been a non-profit historic house museum since 1967 and is a National Trust for Historic Preservation historic site. Belle Grove is also one of the partners in Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. More information may be found at bellegrove.org or facebook.com/BelleGrove.

It's 1786 in Alexandria, Virginia. An argument breaks out at the market between a black woman enslaved on George Washington's plantation and a white woman who believes she has stolen her dress made of fine Indian chintz fabric. What the encounter reveals is a complex pattern of hierarchy within fashion and stylistic expression in which black Americans have struggled to gain recognition for centuries. In the second episode of Torn, Gus-Casely-Hayford explores letters and extracts from the diaries of George Washington to understand the interwoven histories of both slavery and textiles in America. By the late 18th century, chintz patterns copied from a centuries old Indian tradition were firmly established as a signifier of high rank within white society. Guy goes in search of black Americans designers who have dared to express themselves in the predominantly white world of fashion. From the enslaved seamstress Elizabeth Keckly who bought her freedom with proceeds from her dress shop situated in the shadows of the White House, to Dapper Dan's journey from a hustler in Harlem to a designer of some of the biggest stars in hip hop.
 With art historian Jennifer Van Horn, curator Elizabeth Way and letters from Charles McIver to George Washington. Presenter: Gus Casely-Hayford Executive Producer: Rosie Collyer Assistant Producer: Nadia Mehdi Researcher: Zeyana Yussuf Production Coordinator: Francesca Taylor Sound Design: Rob Speight A Novel production for BBC Radio 4

In 1868 Elizabeth Keckly published a remarkable book called Behind the Scenes, or Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House. It showed the horrors of slavery and also her subsequent success as a fashionable dressmaker and also her complicated friendship with Mary Lincoln. Listen in for the story of a woman as remarkable as her book.Sources, pictures, and other information are available on the website.

This week, Susan and Laura share sparks inspired by the bestseller Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. This exploration of grief led to a greater understanding of Mary Todd Lincoln, perhaps some tolerance and acceptance regarding her mental health, and introduced us to the phenomenal story of Elizabeth Keckly, former enslaved person who became a business owner and personal modiste to the First Lady.

In this installment, we discuss: Closing Out Women History Month, Revisionist His-Story and Finding Strength Within. Dr John H. Clarke and Elizabeth Keckly are also highlighted.

Elizabeth Keckly, who became Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker at the White House, is featured in a exhibition about female fashion pioneers.

In this episode, we're digging into a question a fifth grade student asked about Elizabeth Keckly, a formerly enslaved woman who became a renowned dressmaker to Mrs. Lincoln. Encounters along the way include colorism, the term "mulatto," racial passing, and Carolus Linnaeus. Come along with us! Guests:A.B. WilkinsonJennifer FleischnerKaren Grigsby BatesNina Jablonskiwww.lincolncottage.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, our host Joy Copeland introduces Styled in living Color, talks about the importance of OUR stories being heard, and speaks on the importance of history in the fashion industry. **Topics discussed:** 1. What is Styled in Living Color? 2. Sharing your purpose in Fashion. 3. Paying homage to those who paved the way. **Links mentioned in this episode:** * www.thecut.com/2018/08/what-its-…k-in-fashion.html Willi Smith- fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-c…lli-smith Anne Lowe-www.southernliving.com/fashion-beaut…nnedy-dresses Maya Lake-www.essence.com/fashion/black-inf…designers/#298816 Elizabeth Keckly-docsouth.unc.edu/neh/keckley/summary.html ----- This podcast is hosted by Joy Copeland (www.tjoyofstyling.com) Music by: Dom B.    

This companion to Episode 40: Elizabeth Keckly (Pt. 1), features an interview with Erin Carlson Mast, CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln's Cottage. Tune-in to hear us chat about everything Elizabeth Keckly-from her friendship with Mary Todd to her role as Lincoln historian. Website: https://www.lincolncottage.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnsCottageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnscottage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnsCottage/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos

This companion to Episode 40: Elizabeth Keckly (Pt. 1), features an interview with Erin Carlson Mast, CEO and Executive Director of President Lincoln's Cottage. Tune-in to hear us chat about everything Elizabeth Keckly-from her friendship with Mary Todd to her role as Lincoln historian. Website: https://www.lincolncottage.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnsCottageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnscottage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnsCottage/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos

Quick primer episode on the incredible Elizabeth Keckly, who we shall be discussing with our good friends over at Lincoln’s Cottage in celebration of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.President Lincoln's CottageWebsite: https://www.lincolncottage.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnsCottageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnscottage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnsCottage/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos

Quick primer episode on the incredible Elizabeth Keckly, who we shall be discussing with our good friends over at Lincoln’s Cottage in celebration of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month.President Lincoln's CottageWebsite: https://www.lincolncottage.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LincolnsCottageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lincolnscottage/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnsCottage/To submit a hometown heroine or suggest a podcast episode topic, email brittany.podcast@gmail.comTheme Music: Bach - Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 (Anthos Dubstep Remix) by Anthos

This week we explore the incredible story of Elizabeth Keckly, an enslaved woman who bought her freedom and went on to become the premiere dressmaker in Washington D.C. during the Civil War era. Her best friend and client? Mary Todd Lincoln.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

When we were researching Mary Lincoln we both admired her friend, Elizabeth Keckly, so much that we knew that had to talk about her. She was born a slave, eventually bought her freedom and built a very successful business (twice) all before she, too, realized her own White House dream.

BHL: Fashion 411 -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Diona Vaughan and Val Kahl discuss fashion for the week of February 4th, 2014. Val opens up with the 'Le Chaud' segment featuring Beyonce new Vegan Food Delivery, Kanye West + Adidas and Adidas new app, and V-Steam controversy. They then discuss this week's "OOTW - Outfit of the Week": True&Co Lingerie. Next up is the "Beauty Beat:" Oils for lips. Then they discuss the "Style Scoop" with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is looking a little different, another Iconic Fashion Brand Bites the Dust, and Meet the new Disney Princess - Elena. Next is a special Black History Month segment featuring Elizabeth Keckly, Helen Williams, and Zelda Wynn Valdes. They then discuss "Haute/Haute Mess"-Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigan, and Kenya Moore. They wrap things up with a "Style Watch" throwback Janet Jackson. [print_gllr id=8300]

Enslaved person Elizabeth Keckly was forced to re-locate to Hillsborough, NC as a teenager. Learn how these circumstances led her to buy her freedom and settle in Washington, DC, as dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln. Then, meet Pulitzer Prize winner Matthew Lewis, who watched the defining era of the 60s and 70s through his camera lens and became a portrait of the American spirit.

Enslaved person Elizabeth Keckly was forced to re-locate to Hillsborough, NC as a teenager. Learn how these circumstances led her to buy her freedom and settle in Washington, DC, as dressmaker and confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln.