History Comes Alive: Meet Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Heroic Civil War Nurse

Schedule

Fri Mar 27 2026 at 03:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

1 Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701 | Springfield, IL

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Learn about the fearless Civil War nurse who rushed onto battlefields to help wounded soldiers. Hear her story told in third person and discover how her courage, kindness and determination made her a true hero. Free and open to the public; no reservations needed.
This program is part of History Comes Alive: Spring Break Edition. Learn more and view the full program schedule at https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/landing/HCASeasonal.aspx
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