Philadelphians at War, WWI

Philadelphians at War: Daily Life, Service, and Sacrifice in WW I
Presented by Michael Jesberger.
This lecture will discuss the role that Philadelphia and the surrounding area, along with its citizens, played in the years prior to and during the First World War. We will reflect on the city's daily activities and the numerous contributions of Philadelphians to the war effort. Mr. Jesberger will also discuss many of the various monuments and memorials dedicated to those who served, fought, sacrificed, and died in the First World War.
Mr. Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is renowned for his depth and breadth of knowledge , as well as his engaging and passionate presentation style, whether providing formal lectures, living history presentations, or tours of historic sites in the Tri-state area.
A member of numerous history based organizations and active in the reenactment community, he participates in numerous battle reenactments, living history programs, and ceremonies to honor our first and current veterans. A lifelong resident of the Philadelphia region, Mr. Jesberger is a native of Northeast Philadelphia and has relocated to Bucks and Montgomery County, PA.
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