Director’s Talk: Jackie & Jack’s Wedding
The wedding of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier and John Fitzgerald Kennedy on September 12, 1953, in Newport, Rhode Island, was hailed as the “social event of the year.”
JFK Hyannis Museum Director Wendy Northcross
Join JFK Hyannis Museum Director Wendy Northcross for a fascinating look back at the romance, traditions, and behind-the-scenes stories of this iconic American wedding. Discover the couple’s courtship, their Cape Cod engagement celebration, and memorable wedding details, including the remarkable story of Ann Lowe, the pioneering Black fashion designer who created Jackie’s wedding gown and attendants’ dresses.
Location: JFK Hyannis Museum – Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement (second floor)
Attendance: In-person only.
Cost: Free with museum admission. Free for museum members.
Registration: RSVP requested. Please register below.