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06/17/2026
FLARE Five Year Retrospective & Gould Award Ceremony
Join us online on June 22nd
Join the founders of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education for a special reflective program exploring how the organization began, what it has accomplished over the past five years, and where it is headed next.
This conversation looks back at FLARE’s original goals in advancing scholarship on America’s First Ladies, highlights key milestones in its growth, and offers insight into the future of the field.
The program opens with the announcement of the 2026 Lewis L. Gould Award, which honors the legacy of Lewis L. Gould by recognizing a member whose work reflects his enduring commitment to research, teaching, and public understanding of First Ladies history.
From founding vision to future direction, this episode offers a meaningful look at how scholarship, collaboration, and public history continue to evolve within FLARE.
First Ladies Association for Research and Education is a scholarly organization dedicated to advancing research, teaching, and public understanding of America’s First Ladies through collaboration among historians, educators, and institutions. Learn more at FLARE Official Website (www.flare-net.org)
Join us on our YouTube Channel for this very special celebration!
