Roslyn Landmark Society Presents: Legendary Women of Long Island with Monica Randall

Join the Roslyn Landmark Society for an engaging afternoon lecture on Saturday, March 14, from 2:00–3:00 pm at the Bryant Library, as we step back into the dazzling world of Long Island’s famed Gold Coast.

During the height of the Gold Coast era, a remarkable group of women shaped American society, fashion, and culture long before the age of modern celebrity. Their lives, loves, and scandals captivated the nation and filled newspaper pages from coast to coast. These celebrated hostesses were often photographed descending grand staircases in glittering jewels, dramatic feathers, and exquisite gowns—setting trends and defining elegance for a generation.

This illustrated lecture will explore the stories of iconic figures such as Alva Vanderbilt, Mrs. Clarence Mackay, Barbara Hutton, and the Countess of Bismarck, alongside other unforgettable personalities including Zelda Fitzgerald, Winifred Bird, Ann Woodward, and Gertrude Whitney. Together, their stories reveal how influence, image, and ambition shaped an extraordinary moment in American social history.