While Vermont's remarkable Civil War battlefield record is well documented, little is known of how Vermont women sustained the home front. With nearly 35,000 of the state's able-bodied men at war, the monumental tasks of keeping Vermont's farms and businesses running became very much a female enterprise. Historian Howard Coffin tells the women's story in their own words, from letters and diaries that describe life during the Civil War in the Green Mountain State.
This talk is presented by the Haston Library and the Franklin Historical Society, in conjunction with Vermont Humanities. It is free and open to the public, and the venue is accessible to those with disabilities.