HANNAH LOVELL & THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR: Without women, the Revolutionary War would not have been won. Often overlooked in history books, which tend to focus on battles and men, women were responsible for running the boycotts, serving the quarter master function in camps, nursing, manning cannons, spying and much more. Not only did women influence the outcome of the war, it set the stage for women  to begin liberating themselves over the coming centuries legally, economically and from patriarchal control. 

On Saturday March 14, at 1 pm at the Cavendish Library in Proctorsville, the Cavendish Historical Society (CHS) will hold a talk on Hannah Lovell and the role of women in the Revolutionary War. Lovell, who carried messages during the war, is the only woman in the Cavendish cemeteries with acknowledgment as a “patriot” on her grave stone and a Revolutionary War flag holder.  However, she was far from the only female patriot. This event will include showing excerpts from Ken Burns American Revolution series, as well a “Liberty Tea” party featuring the drinks of the era-special tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

This event is free, open to the public and recommended for those 12 and up. In the event of inclement weather, changes will be posted to Cavendish VT Facebook by 10 am. For more information call 802-226-7807 or email margocaulfield@icloud.com