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“Annie Turner Wittenmyer” with Mike Snyder
Annie Turner Wittenmyer was well-educated and strong willed, with a desire to help people. Wittenmyer became nationally famous during the American Civil War through her work as a battlefield nurse, indefatigable raiser of supplies for the Union war effort, and her creation of diet kitchens, a system for providing nourishing food for wounded soldiers. A true force of nature, in a time when women had little or no opportunity for any outlet beyond the home, Wittenmyer saved thousands of lives…
View Details »“Abigail Adams: Founder” with Dr. William T. Walker
While John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams and Henry Adams are remembered for their impact on American history, historians have failed to adequately recognize the roles played by the Adams women--especially Abigail Adams. This session will focus on the life, thought and impact of Abigail Adams and also include comments on other significant Adams women during the eighteenth and twentieth century. This program is part of our Lifelong Learning Series. Please RSVP to Joan Smith at 610-754-7878 Ext:1004…
View Details »“Pearl S. Buck: Her Life & Legacy” with Nancy McElwee
Learn about the story of Pearl Buck's life and her amazing legacy of advocacy for those who face discrimination merely because of the circumstances of their birth. Pearl Buck's story is an inspiration of hard work, sensitivity and caring around the world. This program is part of our Lifelong Learning Series. Please RSVP to Joan Smith at 610-754-7878 Ext:1004
View Details »“Searching for Cleopatra: The Last Queen of Egypt” with Dr. Stephen Phillips
Cleopatra is undoubtedly Egypt's most famous queen. She is also the subject of literature and lore stretching from the historians of ancient Rome, to Shakespeare, to modern literature and finally to current cinema. What do we really know about Cleopatra? Did she really exist? Do we actually know what she looked like? Did she really marry Mark Anthony? Learn about the latest evidence concerning ancient Egypt's last native ruler and her place in history. This program is part of our Lifelong…
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