Speaking and Tours
Whether addressing academic, specialist or general audiences, Katherine Carter is a compelling and authoritative speaker who brings history vividly to life. Drawing on her own extensive research and her bestselling writing, she combines rigorous scholarship with storytelling flair. Her speaking engagements span keynote addresses, panel discussions, festival appearances and specialist workshops, reflecting a global interest in her research and curatorial insight.
“Katherine, we have received so much positive response about your presentations, many sincerely saying you were our best speaker ever. You have a real talent.”
Gregg Collins
President, The Churchill Society of New Orleans
Talks and Speaking Engagements
“Thank you ever so much for joining us last evening for an insightful talk about your latest book. Your talk was very well received by our members, who give you rave reviews.”
Clifton E. (Chip) Rodgers, Jr.
Chairman, Executive Committee, The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington
“Thank you so much for coming to share your insights and all of the deep background you've gained in your years at Chartwell. You are as great of a speaker as you are a scholar.”
Jeremy Collins
Senior Director of Programs, Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, The National WWII Museum
Katherine is a sought-after speaker at cultural, historical and literary events in the UK and abroad, known for talks that are informed, engaging and accessible to specialist and general audiences alike.
Future speaking engagements
May
21
Sulgrave Manor
Speaking at the conference 'US-UK Relations @250: The Past, Present, and Future of the Special Relationship', at George Washington's ancestral home.
June
29
The Wallace Collection
Talk on my book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm.
Tickets available here
September
11-13
We Have Ways Fest
Speaking at the UK's No. 1 Second World War Festival
Tickets available here
September
21
Edenbridge Women's Institute
Talk on my book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm.
October
13
The Brook Club, New York
Talk on my book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm.
October
14
The Pilgrims Society of the United States, New York
Talk about my experiences as Curator of Churchill’s country home, Chartwell, and its history.
October
15-17
2026 International Churchill Conference - Philadelphia, PA
Topic tbc
Tickets available here
October
20
The Somerset Club, Boston
Talk on my book Churchill’s Citadel: Chartwell and the Gatherings Before the Storm.
November
13-14
International Churchill Society Italia
Speaker at annual conference.
January
9
2027
The Washington Winter Show, The Washington Antiques Show
Saturday Lecture - Title TBC
Past speaking engagements
Organisations
Churchill & 20th-Century History Institutions
- Albert H. Small Normandy Institute
- America’s National Churchill Museum
- Chartwell (National Trust)
- Churchill War Rooms
- International Churchill Society
- The National Churchill Leadership Center
Museums & Military History
- Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
- British Modern Military History Society
- National Army Museum, London
- The 1940s Society
- The National WWII Museum
- The National WWI Museum
- The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum
- US Army Heritage and Education Center
Presidential & US Historical Institutions
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
- Smithsonian Associates
- White House Historical Association
Historic Houses & Heritage Sites
- Arundells
- Ditchley Park
- Hever Castle
- Sulgrave Manor
Educational & Cultural Organisations
- English Speaking Union
- Hillsdale College
- Royal Oak Foundation
- Westminster Abbey Institute
Books & Literary
- Hatchards, London, UK
- Pass Christian Books, Pass Christian, MS
Clubs & Societies (UK)
- Cavalry and Guards Club, London
- East India Club, London
- Queen’s Royal Hussars, Tidworth Garrison
- The Cheshire Pitt Club
Clubs & Societies (US & Canada)
- Metropolitan Club, Washington, D.C.
- The Albany Club, Toronto
- The Army and Navy Club, Washington, D.C.
- The Mount Vernon Club, Baltimore, MD
- The Philadelphia Club
- Society of English and American Lawyers
- The Union League of Philadelphia
- The University Club, Washington, D.C.
- The Vancouver Club
Hospitality / Venues
- Hyatt Regency – The Churchill
- Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY
Events
- Chelsea History Festival
- Faversham Literary Festival
- Gibraltar Literary Festival
- Marches of Time History Festival
- Mississippi Book Festival
- Oxford Literary Festival
- Wantage Literary Festival
- Whitstable Literary Festival
Expert Tour Guide
Katherine has many years experience of leading and supporting tours at sites related to the life and times of Winston Churchill. These include:
- Bladon
- Blenheim Palace
- Bletchley Park
- Chartwell
- Churchill War Rooms
- Ditchley
- Harrow School
- Imperial War Museum Duxford
- National Portrait Gallery
- The Bunker at RAF Uxbridge
- Whitehall
Contact me if you are interested in a tour of any of these sites.
"Katherine's engaging personality and knowledge and enthusiastic presentation of so many aspects of Churchill's life, both personal and professional, made the tour truly special."
"I feel like I won the lottery having Katherine Carter as our expert. She is so very kind and incredibly knowledgeable."
"I had full confidence in Ms. Carter's knowledge, commitment and communications ability. There seemed to be no question she couldn't answer."
"Katherine was the ideal speaker on Churchill - expert knowledge. Also, pleasant and cheerful and friendly.”
“An excellent communicator who knew her subject.”
“Katherine was a fantastic tour leader and really made the tour special.”
"Katherine Carter is an enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable expert on Churchill.”