Notice Otis: Event

By Hilary Harley

January/February 2025

The Otis Historical Commission and Otis Preservation Trust (OPT) will host the third Notice Otis cultural event of the 2024 - ’25 year, featuring actress Sheryl Faye as Eleanor Roosevelt, performing via Zoom, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. A discussion about Eleanor Roosevelt’s tie to Otis will follow the performance. Admission is free but pre-registration is required.

Sheryl Faye - Sheryl Faye file photo

Since 2003, Sheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women, children, and adults across the United States. In her one-woman shows, she immerses the audience in a multimedia learning experience that captivates viewers and sparks their interest to explore more.

Sheryl Faye’s shows of historical-themed events bring history alive for children and adults alike. She has performed for theaters, libraries, historical societies, schools, senior centers, and various other organizations. Her live historical performances are entertaining and educational, and they also help audiences truly understand the profound positive impact these women have made in history.

Sheryl Faye as Eleanor Roosevelt - Sheryl Faye file photo

Faye’s performance of Eleanor Roosevelt illustrates how the longest-serving First Lady became one of the top ten most admired people of the 20th century. Roosevelt advocated for expanded roles for women in the workplace, the civil rights of African-Americans and Asian-Americans, and the rights of World War II refugees. She became one of the first delegates to the United Nations.

The OPT works with the Otis Historical Commission to organize and preserve the history and heritage of Otis, MA for future generations by supporting efforts to preserve, restore, repurpose and educate about buildings, monuments, lands and memorabilia of Otis. OPT is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization operated for fundraising and educational purposes. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Otis Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The event is ON ZOOM at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025. To register to attend this Zoom-only event, or for more information, please visit: www.otispreservationtrust.com or www.townofotisma.com. There is no charge to attend this event but pre-registration is required. Donations are welcome.