Location: Jacquemin Family Foundation Hall
Speaker: Kathryn Schmiel

Presented by the Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas
This event is open to the public. For more information about the Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas, visit lli-manassas.org

These days Anne Morrow Lindbergh is often remembered more for her well-known last name than for her multifaceted talents in writing and aviation. Her marriage to Charles A. Lindbergh, hero of the skies, aviation pioneer, and later controversial political activist prior to World War II, brought worldwide attention to a reserved, intellectual young woman. Raised in a world of books, poetry, and culture in a close, loving, and private family, Anne was plunged into the role of a loyal, devoted, supportive wife dealing with the hordes of people who wanted a part of “Lucky Lindy.” Presenter Kathryn Schmiel will discuss how Anne’s life took a 180-degree turn as she studied aviation, became a radio operator, and lived in primitive settings as the couple flew around the world. A tragedy of unspeakable magnitude struck when her 2-year-old son was kidnapped and died. You will learn how she coped with the events of her life, eventually establishing a highly regarded career as a writer, raising five children, and discovering her own personal peace.

Kathryn Schmiel graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in education and received a master’s degree in education from George Mason University. She taught at schools in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, as well as overseas in Djibouti and Iceland while her husband was posted to American embassies and consulates. She has written several articles about living abroad, three plays, and fiction. Her interest in Anne Morrow Lindbergh as a writer, flyer, wife, and mother began many years ago when Kathryn was in high school and read Dearly Beloved.