For the Westfield Historical Society’s First Wednesday Luncheon series in June, guests are welcome to the luncheon at Echo Lake Country Club on Wednesday June 7, 2023 beginning with check-in at 11:45am. Carol Simon Levin reenacting "The Bridge Builder in Petticoats - Emily Warren Roebling". Carol Simon Levin was originally scheduled to speak in November and has been rescheduled for June.
Carol Simon Levin impersonates Emily Warren Roebling to tell the story of the woman who helped manage the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, considered one of the most amazing technological achievements of its time, the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Later she helped design the family mansion in Trenton, studied law, organized relief for returning troops from the Spanish American War, attended the coronation of the Tsar of Russia and even took tea with Queen Victoria. At her death, she was called “the most famous woman in New Jersey” and “one of the most noted women in the country,” yet today almost no one knows her name!
Carol Simon Levin has had a career as a college & children’s librarian, author, independent historian, storyteller and program presenter.
This program is made possible in part by a 2023 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
Those wishing to attend the luncheon may make a reservation by email to westfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com; or, by calling 908-654-1794, before Thursday, June 1st. Please advise if there are special dietary needs. The luncheon fee of $35 (WHS members) or $40 (non-members) includes a three-course meal, coffee/tea, and gratuity. The luncheon fee should be paid in advance (check payable to Westfield Historical Society) by mailing to Westfield Historical Society, P.O. Box 613, Westfield, NJ 07091; by Venmo to @Westfield-HistoricalSociety; or, here at the Registration tab at the top of this page. Payments should be received by Thursday prior to the luncheon. Attendees should check the club’s dress code at: echolakecc.org/guest-info
