American Royalty: Grace Kelly & Jackie Kennedy Onassis

Description

IN-PERSON class for adults ages 50 and older!

What does it mean to be American royalty? Join Julie Koenig for a fascinating look at the lives of two iconic women who defined elegance and captivated the world: Grace Kelly and Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.

Grace Kelly

• From her Philadelphia upbringing to Hollywood stardom

• Becoming Princess Grace of Monaco: love, marriage, and motherhood

• Her charitable work and commitment to American traditions abroad

• The tragic accident that ended her life too soon

• Her lasting legacy as a symbol of grace and glamour

Jackie Kennedy Onassis

• Her early years, passions, and close bond with her sister Lee

• Life with John F. Kennedy: marriage, family, and the White House years

• Navigating tragedy and preserving the Camelot myth

• Her second act with Aristotle Onassis

• Reinventing herself in New York as an editor and cultural icon

Discover the beauty, challenges, and enduring influence of these two extraordinary women who redefined what it means to be royal—without ever wearing a crown.

Details

Date & Time:

November 13, 2025
Thursday, 1:00PM-2:15PM

Instructor: 

Julie Koenig, Royalist Expert

Location: 

LCCC Main Campus
The Campana Center for Ideation and Invention, Room PC101

Questions? Contact us: 

Jennifer Krupa, jkrupa@lorainccc.edu