Saturday's presentation at Beauvoir was challenging yet enjoyable. I was scheduled to
give the talk in the room downstairs but was moved to the library
upstairs, which left us scrambling to find a working screen and more
chairs. Thanks to the staff who helped me get everything set up. The
room ended up packed and rather warm. Many thanks to those who attended
and endured the conditions. I think everybody
enjoyed the talk. One lady just shook her head and said, "I had no
idea they did this." Two other women were moved to tears, which was a
first.
Thanks to my friends Danny and Shellie Beauchamp who
took time out of their busy day preparing to open their new restaurant
in order to come. As always, I am thankful for my boyfriend's support. (Photo by Mark Hidlebaugh)
Thanks to the
men of the 16th Louisiana/12th Connecticut for giving Mark and me a
reenacting home this past weekend for the Fall Muster. It was great seeing y'all again! (Photo courtesy Wayne Aymond)
Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of women disguised themselves as men and served in the Civil War. I present research, both previously published along with new discoveries, to document the lives and trials of these extraordinary women.
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