Run predominantly by women, the Sanitary Commission brought hope and morale to the troops and was a key factor in the Union Army's victory over Confederate forces.
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While normally lost to history, many historians agree that without the efforts of the thousands of women who volunteered in the Sanitary Commission, the war's outcome would have looked very different. This lecture will unpack the many facets of the Sanitary Commission and bring back attention to their contributions.
Abagail Belcastro has her MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and worked as an educator in the museum field for seven years. Her historical research looks at the intersection of women’s 19th century fashion and U.S. social history. She is an executive board member and Civilian Coordinator for the 2D NJ Brigade, NJ’s largest Civil War reenacting unit, and also edits and publishes a bi-annual Civil War magazine, The Advance.
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