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Special Event

Event

Angel of the Battlefield: Clara Barton

Boston African American National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Boston Public Library: Uphams Corner Branch

Dates & Times

Date:

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Time:

5:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Campfire/Evening Program
Other
Talk

Description

Clara Barton revolutionized the role of women in medical care and society. This program will examine how Barton challenged the accepted role of women in 19th century American Society. Barton defied the limits placed on women through her service as a battlefield nurse during the Civil War, wars in Europe, and ultimately in the American Red Cross. This program includese a hands on activity that will look at 19th century battlefield medical improvements and readings from Clara Barton's journal.

Reservation or Registration: No

Tags: boston african american national historic site national parks of boston women in the military women in wartime civil war medical history red cross