Legacy Lecture: In Her Steps: Betty Ford's Life in Motion

🌟 Join us on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual deep dive into the life of First Lady Betty Ford—one of the most transformative and candid women in U.S. history.

Before she became a national figure, Betty Ford was a passionate dancer, a love that would influence her grace, resilience, and commitment to activism. In this Legacy Lecture, we’ll explore how Betty Ford used her platform to break barriers as she tackled addiction, breast cancer,, and women’s rights with unwavering courage.

Key Highlights of the Lecture:

• Betty Ford’s Early Dance Passion
• Her Impact as First Lady
• How She Broke Barriers in Health and Women’s Rights
• Betty’s Lasting Legacy
  
  Don’t miss this chance to learn more about a woman who reshaped the role of First Lady and inspired generations to come.

About Sharon Snowden: Sharon Snowden has a BA and MS from the University of Akron, where she also held a K-12 Teaching License. She taught for the University of Akron for over 25 years, Miller South School of Performing Arts, Mount Union College, and owned Sharon Rae Dance School for over 30 years. Sharon is a founding member of the National Dance Society. She has worked with directors Lyle Dye of As the World Turns, and Bob McGrath of Sesame Street.

Sharon belongs to several lineage societies where she has served as State President for Colonial Dames 17th Century and Daughters of the American Colonists. Among other activities, she is a docent at the National First Ladies Historical Site. She presents portrayals all over Ohio of many first ladies and historic women, as well as other programs for children and adults.

🎟️ Price: $9.00 per person

📅 Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025 | 12:00 PM ET

💻 Platform: Zoom

NOTE: This program is entirely virtual. All attendees will receive a recording of the event within 48 hours of the event.

NOTE: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided via Zoom. More information on accessing ASL services will be available during the Zoom webinar. This program is entirely virtual.

Members of the National First Ladies Library & Museum at the $125 level and above receive free access to this program and all ticketed online programs. Contact David Lee at dlee@firstladies.org to become a member and receive your promo code for free access. To learn more about our membership program, visit firstladies.org/donate.