Elizabeth has given keynotes, presentations, and moderated panels about architecture, design, fashion, history, books, writing, and culture in front of thousands of guests over the years. She’s given craft talks and workshops about writing to sold-out audiences; hosted intimate conversations for scholars, researchers, and students; read her writing and participated in panels hosted by literary festivals, libraries, bookstores, universities, museums, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She’s been commissioned to write essays for radio, and has been featured in documentaries, both in the U.S and abroad. Elizabeth is known for compelling and insightful subject matter combined with an engaging presentation style. She’s available for media events, podcasts, lectures, bookstore events, presentations, library talks, school visits, and more.
“Listening to Elizabeth is like sitting down with a friend and having a glass of iced tea.”
—Audience Member
“Elizabeth transfixed a capacity crowd with her riveting presentation.”
—Glenn Perkins,
Greensboro History Museum
In my twenty-five-year career in author programming, I have rarely seen the likes of Elizabeth Dickinson. She has an innate ability to connect with an audience and draw them into her story. In addition, she's a publicity powerhouse, who knows how to fill a room. A+, no notes.
-Cleve Corner, co-founder of Squirrel House Publicity and former Pratt Library manager of author and speaker engagement
“If you get a chance to hear Dickinson speak in person, you must.”
—Baltimore Magazine
“Students were so engaged, asked questions, and many said it was the best presentation they had attended.”
—Dr. Leslie H. Simpson, Stevenson University
Recent Events
Keynote Speaker, Baltimore, MD
A sold-out crowd hearing about Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free at the Maryland Center for History and Culture.
Panel with Tory Burch, Virtual
Elizabeth joined fashion designer Tory Burch and April Calahan, co-host of the Dressed podcast for a timely conversation about fashion, design, and women’s lives.
Private Event, New York, NY
An intimate gathering hosted by fashion designer Christy Rilling.
Museum Lecture, Salem, MA
A special lecture hosted by the Peabody Essex Museum with historian and curator Petra Slinkard.