Courtney Speckmann

Buffalo Presidential Center & @BfloNavalPark; former Dir of Ed @WhiteHouseHstry; Lifelong learner with a passion for history, museums, education, & traveling.

[Courtney Speckmann @cspeakmann]

I’m really grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with Joan. She was a founder of the Buffalo Presidential Center and a passionate advocate for the city and its heritage. She will be so missed. https://t.co/mADGkPDWcn

[26 Shirts @26shirts]

Produced in partnership with the @BuffaloSabres, "Buffalo Sabres: Military Appreciation Night" salutes our military, with all sales helping support @BfloNavalPark and their ongoing maintenance of the USS The Sullivans: https://t.co/nEbAJOCI0j #LetsGoBuffalo

[Dan Szymborski @DSzymborski]

My Saturday fun project: using AI, every US president as a Pixar character.

[American Association for State and Local History @AASLH]

Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko died on Jan. 21 after struggling with cancer. A fund has been created to memorialize her impact on museums and public history. The fund will be used to advance her legacy of transformational change across our field. Donate at https://t.co/X1EHqM2kL7.

[Visit Buffalo @VisitBuffalo_]

Explore the @BfloNavalPark this Veteran's Day. Discover stories of heroism, bravery and sacrifice as you explore the nation's largest inland naval park. To those who served and to those that still serve, thank you. https://t.co/p0npUB4PLd

[Letters of Note @LettersOfNote]

On this day in 1970, Charles Schulz replied to a 10-year-old kid who had asked “What makes a good citizen?"

[Danielle Church @daniellejchurch]

The nations first #AfricanAmerican Veterans Monument is unveiled at Buffalo’s Military & Naval Park. @WGRZ

[Courtney Speckmann @cspeakmann]

It was great having you on the tour! #AASLH2022

[White House History @WhiteHouseHstry]

If you are interested in learning more about the official White House portraits, visit: https://t.co/zcgyQ3Dqfy

[White House History @WhiteHouseHstry]

On July 28th, we celebrate the birthday of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy our founder and one of her signature initiatives - the White House guidebook - the latest edition being released today.

[The Buffalo History Museum @BuffaloHistory]

Our latest episode of "History Untold" tells the story of the little girl from Westfield, Grace Bedell, who convinced Abraham Lincoln to grow a beard. #Buffalohistory https://t.co/jK0Pl1kmHP

[Bethany Hawkins @jbethawk]

How NOT to respond to a crisis 101

[MDC (stares Frederick Douglassly) @JMMdescendants]

Montpelier Descendants salute the courage of our dear friends and colleagues of the Montpelier Staff on their principled public stand urging the Foundation not to destroy its hard won reputation as a leader in interpreting whole truth history../1

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[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

This year, for the first time, we’re bringing the White House Holiday decorations to you, so you can take a virtual tour from anywhere.

Explore the Residence in 360° with Google Maps Street View: https://t.co/PaxxTq0SZy

[Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation @RCWJRF]

Today, the Foundation is excited to announce a $200 million commitment to help transform the financial strength and long-term viability of SEMI and WNY’s arts and culture communities, now and forever. Learn more about today's announcement: https://t.co/znTHFcVMhA

[Matthew Costello @MattCostelloPhD]

Happy birthday @WhiteHouseHstry! #OTD 60 years ago, we were founded by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in partnership with @NatlParkService WH Butler Johnny Johnson holds the cake at Caroline and John Jr.’s birthday party in the President’s Dining Room, 1962 @JFKLibrary

[Courtney Speckmann @cspeakmann]

SO excited that @AASLH is coming to Buffalo next year!

[Matthew Costello @MattCostelloPhD]

#OTD in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt takes the Oath of Office at the Ansley Wilcox House. President William McKinley died that morning while Roosevelt was on his way to Buffalo. TR took the oath in the home’s library @librarycongress @TR_Center @TRInauguralSite

[C-SPAN: First Ladies @FirstLadies]

A new resource for #FirstLadies history launched today, FLARE, a consortium of scholars and biographers dedicated to recording and advancing the study of these women and their impact on US history. https://t.co/MFi3385E9H