League of Women Voters Present One-Woman Show About Chicago Pioneer Juliette Kinzie

The LWV Palos-Orland chapter present "The Wau Bon A Travelogue With Juliette Kinzie" on Saturday, March 9, at the Palos Heights Public Library.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The League of Women Voters Palos-Orland chapter is hosting a one-woman show about early Chicago pioneer Juliette Magill Kinzie on Saturday, February 14th at the Palos Heights Public Library. The show, titled "The Wau-Bun A Travelogue With Juliette Kinzie," will be performed by actress Betsey Means and is part of the chapter's "Democracy In America" series.

Why it matters

Juliette Magill Kinzie was an important figure in the early history of Chicago, as the wife of famous fur trader and U.S. Indian sub-agent John H. Kinzie. This one-woman show aims to celebrate the early days of the Midwestern frontier and shed light on the life and experiences of a pioneering woman.

The details

The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and snacks, followed by the one-woman performance at 10 a.m. Betsey Means, a professional actress from WomanLore, will portray Juliette Magill Kinzie and share her story through journals, autobiographies, and personal writings. The program is free and open to the public.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The one-woman show will start at 10 a.m.

The players

Juliette Magill Kinzie

An early Chicago pioneer who married the famous fur trader and U.S. Indian sub-agent, John H. Kinzie, in 1830. She shared in the great adventure of the Northwest Territory in the early 19th century.

Betsey Means

A professional actress from WomanLore who will perform the one-woman show "The Wau-Bun A Travelogue With Juliette Kinzie."

League of Women Voters Palos-Orland

The local chapter of the League of Women Voters hosting the event as part of their "Democracy In America" series.

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The takeaway

This one-woman show provides a unique opportunity for the community to learn about an important but often overlooked figure in Chicago's history, Juliette Magill Kinzie, and gain insight into the experiences of pioneering women on the Midwestern frontier.