Women at War: The Female Soldiers of the American Civil War and Those That Wished They Were

Contrary to popular belief, women did in fact fight in the American Civil War. They also infiltrated the U. S. Army in earlier wards. Once a taboo topic, modern historians are finally shedding light on the role that female soldiers played in the Civil War and the women who made a living off of lying about their military service. This presentation will be given by Dominish Marie Miller, MLS. She is a Librarian and Historian that specializes in womens history. She is also a reenactor with the 87th PA Co. C