Dr. Cori Convertito to moderate Feb. 15 Presidential Descendants Forum at Harry S. Truman Little White House

The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation is pleased to announce that Florida Keys-based historian Cori Convertito, Ph.D., will moderate the upcoming Presidential Descendants Forum, set to begin at 4:30pm, Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Harry S. Truman Little White House, 111 Front St., in Key West. Dr. Convertito steps in on behalf of the previously announced moderator, Dr. Kurt Graham, who had to withdraw on short notice due to a family emergency.

Dr. Convertito holds a doctorate in Maritime History from the University of Exeter U.K. and is widely known in the Keys as chief curator and historian for the Key West Art & Historical Society. During her tenure in the Keys, she has drawn a dedicated local following for her skillfully curated museum exhibits showcasing Florida Keys history, heritage, and arts. Convertito holds a monthly educational and enlightening “Happy Hour with the Historian” program as well as serving as an adjunct educator in history at the College of the Florida Keys.

“The Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation and The Society of Presidential Descendants are thrilled that Dr. Convertito is able to step in as our Forum moderator,” said Clinton Curry, executive director for the Key West Harry S. Truman Foundation, “and particularly so this year, as our central topic of discussion is, “Historic Preservation—artifacts, objects and sites. Preserving our nation’s history for future generations.”

Presidential descendants scheduled to appear on the dais with Convertito are: James Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter; Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of Harry S. Truman; Ulysses Grant Dietz, great-great-grandson of Ulysses S. Grant; Mary Jean Eisenhower, granddaughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower; Massee McKinley, great-great grandson of Grover Cleveland; Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson Theodore Roosevelt, and Patricia Taft, great-granddaughter William H. Taft.

Following the forum discussion, attending presidential descendants will introduce winners of this year’s Monroe County student essay competition.

The Presidential Descendants Forum is centerpiece of a multi-day series of events taking place at the Harry S. Truman Little White House over Presidents Day Weekend. Other events include live performances of “Give Em Hell, Harry!”, a Presidents Day cookout on the Little White House grounds, a “Happy Hour at Harry’s” cocktail and trivia game evening, and more.
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The Presidential Families Weekend is presented with the support of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For tickets and information visit www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.org/foundation/events/.