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Civil War Sisters Stories – July 27
July 27 @ 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Free
Sisters in Emmitsburg and in congregations throughout the country were called to serve during the Civil War. Their charitable efforts brought healing and solace to the wounded on both the battlefields and in hospitals. Discover how the Sisters provided hope in the midst of suffering and despair during our Civil War Sisters Stories.
Sisters from various congregations and other Seton scholars will be on-site to discuss what sisters in the 1860s experienced during the Civil War. July 27 features a presentation by Sister Judy Metz SC, a Seton Scholar. The event is free.
Reserve you free ticket below:
Below are additional dates for Civil War Sisters Stories:
July 13 at 12:45pm – Featuring one of our Civil War tour guides.
July 20 at 12:45pm – Featuring Sister Judy Metz, SC.
In addition to hearing the Stories, you might like to take the Civil War Sisters Tour, to learn more about what the Sisters in Emmitsburg experienced around the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. It takes place on the same day, at 11:30am and 1:30pm. You can buy tickets for the tour below:
