The Civil War Round Table of the District of Columbia Presents: Cornelia Hancock’s Civil War
October 14 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
| $10 – $15Event Navigation
“Cornelia Hancock’s Civil War” presented by Carolyn Ivanoff
About the Topic:
This presentation will introduce attendees to Quaker nurse Cornelia Hancock and the new Civil War biography by Carolyn Ivanoff. Hancock nursed fearlessly and devotedly from the Battle of Gettysburg to the end of the war. This program highlights Hancock’s remarkable Civil War correspondence, identifying the people, places, and events she wrote about. The program provides a frame and context to Cornelia’s world and provides 21st century audiences fuller access and understanding of this unique and fearlessly dedicated young woman. Cornelia Hancock looked at the world with eyes wide open and wrote not only her story but that of a nation engaged in War. The book is a tribute to her and to all the women of the American Civil War who sacrificed and served.
About the Speaker:
Carolyn Ivanoff is a retired high school administrator, an educator, and an historian. She writes and speaks frequently on American history at local, state, and national venues. In 2003, Carolyn was named Civil War Trust’s “Teacher of the Year.” In 2010 and 2011, her education programs received Awards of Merit from the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO). In 2016, Carolyn was honored by the Connecticut Council of Social Studies with the Bruce Fraser Friend of the Social Studies Award. In 2018-19, Carolyn served as project coordinator for the 17th Connecticut Flagpole preservation and re-dedication ceremony on Barlow’s Knoll at Gettysburg National Military Park. This project was honored with a 2019 Award of Merit from the CHLO for preservation.
Carolyn Ivanoff will have books for sale and signing at her presentation.
Reservations may be made here!
Cost: $10 for members of the Civil War Round Table of the District of Columbia and members of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, $15 for non-members
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Schedule:
5:30PM ET: Social Period in lobby with light refreshments
6:10PM ET: Move Upstairs to 3rd Floor (elevator available)
6:30PM ET: Meeting Starts (Announcements, Speaker Presentation, Q&A)
8:00PM ET: Meeting concludes
