I love talking to groups, and I’ve heard that I’m pretty good at it. I would be happy to speak to your group, too. Here are some things you might need to know:
My Bio
Rebecca Erbelding has been an archivist, curator, historian, and educator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for more than 20 years. Her first book, Rescue Board:The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe, won a National Jewish Book Award. She has appeared in numerous documentaries, and was a historical advisor and an on-camera expert in Florentine Films’ The U.S. and the Holocaust, directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein. She is also the protagonist of the Broadway play Here There are Blueberries, which was based on her work. She holds a PhD in American history from George Mason University.
You can download my CV here.
How to Pronounce “Erbelding”
My last name is pronounced Uhr-BELL-ding.
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Fees and Honoraria
These are the typical fees I receive for presentations. However, if they do not work for you or your situation, please contact me and let’s see if we can work something out. If you are interested in scheduling an event related to Guests of the President, please fill out the form above and I will connect you with my publicist.
- Virtual presentation (1 hour): $350
- In-person presentation within 50 miles of Washington, DC (half-day trip): $500
- In-person presentation within 150 miles of Washington, DC (full-day trip): $1,000 plus travel/expenses
- Overnight trip: $2,000 plus travel/expenses
- University or corporate: Whatever you paid the last male scholar of similar status, plus travel/expenses
- Historical consulting: Determined by project