Christine Darrow, host and Executive Producer of Christine the History Queen, will
make a special appearance at a Watch Party at the Seaway Visitor Center at Eisenhower Lock, 76
Barnhart Island Rd, on Saturday, May 9 at 1:00 PM as part of Massena Spring Fever Fest.
The event will feature a special screening of Darrow’s documentary highlighting Queen Elizabeth II’s
historic 1959 visit to Massena for the dedication of the Eisenhower Lock, along with the story of a local
Massena woman who recalls serving as a waitress at the Queen’s luncheon.
Christine the History Queen is a docu-series dedicated to uncovering the untold stories behind the
history of Northern and Central New York. The series premiered in November 2025 on WPBS and has
since aired on PBS stations nationwide, with a holiday special reaching major markets including Los
Angeles, Pittsburgh, and New York City. Season 2 is currently in production and is expected to air in
November 2026.
A Massena native, Christine Darrow is a historian, actress, and author. Her appearance will include a
meet-and-greet with autograph signing, a brief talk about her background, previews of upcoming events
and Season 2, a 30-minute screening of the documentary, and a Q&A session.