Denise Bennett will once again return as the Speaker at our bi-monthly dinner meeting. We last saw her at our January 28, 2025 meeting where she portrayed Adrienne de Lafayette
At this month's meeting, Denise will portray Catharine Littlefield Green the wife of General Nathanael Green. General Green was one of George Washington's favorite generals.
Denise Bennett is a passionate volunteer, lifelong learner, and historical interpreter with a deep commitment to preserving and sharing American history. A first and second generation American, she has traced her lineage to ancestors who arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1623 and served in the American Revolution. She is married to a descendant of several Mayflower Pilgrims.
Denise brings history to life through first-person portrayals of forty-three historical women spanning five centuries of American history. Fourteen of the portrayals were developed for the American 250!
She delivers around 30-40 performances annually across Texas and the U.S, including presentations at major lineage society events.
Her work in women's suffrage was recognized with the NSDAR National First Place Award for Commemorative Events. She is currently authoring two books, including a work on Adrienne de Lafayette drawn from Adrienne's own letters and family's personal correspondence.