RIAHS Speaker Series - RIA Women and WWI
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 | Rock Island, IL
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Rock Island Arsenal Director Patrick Allie will lead a discussion of women during WWI who were entering the workforce in never-before-seen numbers and the war permeated every aspect of their lives. Special focus will be given to the women that came to work at Rock Island Arsenal during the war and the many firsts they marked. -- Schedule --
Dinner begins at 5:30 PM
Presentation begins at 6:00 PM
-- Refreshments --
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Lock and Dam Lounge. https://rockisland.armymwr.com/programs/lock-and-dam-lounge
-- Rock Island Arsenal Access --
Please ensure you have the appropriate approval to enter the Island. https://arsenalhistoricalsociety.org/about/#planYourVisit
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