Mistresses of Monarchs: The Power Behind the Throne In-Person
It's Valentine's Day at the Parma Public Library...but faster, funkier, and spicier!
Join us in welcoming history buff Melinda Wallington, who will teach us about the adventurous women in history who held INCREDIBLE power hundreds of years ago at the royal courts of England & France. This presentation looks at female power exercised indirectly, but no less potently, from a unique position: behind the throne. Mistresses of French and English monarchs often were privy to much of the private, political goings on of the day - we'll discuss how they actively participated in the complex political life at court and how they created their own social circles of influence in an attempt to hold the king's attention and stay in power as the current royal favorite ("maitresse en titre").
Melinda really knows how to put together an event - you'll play games, win prizes, and celebrate Valentine's Day in style! Don't miss out!
Registration is recommended, and will open on January 22nd.