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06/17/2026
FLARE Five Year Retrospective & 2026 Gould Award Ceremony
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The founders of the First Ladies Association for Research and Education hosted a special reflective program exploring how the organization began, what it has accomplished over the past five years, and where it is headed next on Monday, June 22nd.
This conversation looked 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 opened 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)
Watch the program on our YouTube Channel and enjoy this very special celebration!
