'Lady Churchill,' Winston's mother, to visit Mount Prospect Historical Society

Lynn Rymarz, a well-known and talented portrayer of historic women, will visit the Mount Prospect Historical Society’s historic Central Schoolhouse, 103 S. Maple St., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, for a first-person presentation on the life of Lady Churchill, a New York socialite who married into the upper echelons of British society and became the mother of Sir Winston Churchill.

Attendees will enjoy tea, pastries and fruit during the presentation.

The year was 1917. America had just entered World War I and socialite Jennie Jerome married Sir Randolph Churchill and became a part of the inner circle of the royal family during Queen Victoria’s reign.

Step back in time and see the world through Lady Randolph Churchill’s eyes. Hear how this independent-minded New York socialite left her mark on British society by writing plays, books, articles and political speeches for her husband and even publishing a British magazine.

Learn also how she influenced Winston and watched his rise in British politics. Historical letters, books and photographs will be shared.

Rymarz has entertained audiences with her portrayals of historical women since 2005. As a children’s author and storyteller, she enjoys sharing little-known historical stories. Her performances have included Mary Lincoln, Martha Washington, Susan B. Anthony, Mary Surratt, Nellie Bly, The Unsinkable Margaret Brown, Mary Cassatt, Zelda Fitzgerald and Julia Child.

Cost of the tea is $20 for society members and $25 for nonmembers. Take note that attendance is limited to 45 people, ages 18 and over.

Advance registration is required and there are no refunds. To register, mtphist.org/afternoon-teas.