About this Event
Apart from being known as one of the wealthiest women of the 20th century with an extensive art collection and luxurious residences such as Mar-a-Lago, Marjorie Merriweather Post was also a dedicated philanthropist and involved in important U.S. diplomatic missions. In this exclusive chat with historian Ken Mensing, learn more about Marjorie from those who knew her best.
In 1999 when Ken Mensing was named the first historian of the LIU Post Campus, which is located on the original Hillwood estate of Post Cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post, he didn’t realize the depth of information about this amazing American socialite and philanthropist that was quietly waiting to be shared. He was fortunate enough to meet various members of the Post’s immediate family and hear firsthand accounts of their mother and grandmother's amazing life. The family provided access to their private photo albums as well as home movies and documents from Marjorie’s life. This documentation coupled with their memories helped him not only learn the story of this amazing woman, but be able to tell it from their perspective.
About Ken Mensing: Ken has been featured in the Biography Channels program about Marjorie Merriweather Post, and continues to lecture about Marjorie for local historical societies and other organizations interested in historical figures who once called Long Island home.
A light lunch will be provided and seats are limited so attendees will be contacted to confirm attendance.
In-Person Requirements: Guests to NYU’s campus need to be in compliance with NYU’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements and be prepared to present proof of compliance if asked to do so.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
11 W 42nd St, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, United States
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