| When: | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
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Women Who Served: Women’s Military Contributions Since the American Revolution |
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More than three million women have served our nation since the American Revolution - long before they were officially recognized as members of the Armed Forces. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this presentation explores some of the stories of women who contributed to the founding of our nation. Some served on the battlefield as nurses, cooks, and laundresses, while others disguised themselves as men to fight. Yet many of these stories - and those of women who served in the centuries that followed - remain undocumented or overlooked. This program highlights their contributions and introduces the work of the Military Women’s Memorial, which is dedicated to honoring these women, educating the public, and preserving their legacies through its national database, the Register. Registration for this program opens on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, June 1, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Saturday, May 30, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $30.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu.
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| Speaker: |
Kathleen Rice |
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Kathleen Rice is a native of Montgomery County and a retired Chief Warrant Officer who served 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves. She currently serves as the Pennsylvania Ambassador to the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia - the only national memorial dedicated to honoring, documenting, and sharing the stories of women who have served in or with the United States Armed Forces. Kathleen is passionate about bringing to light the often-overlooked contributions of women in military history. An amateur genealogist, she combines her love of research with her commitment to preserving these stories. She has presented on the Military Women’s Memorial to veterans’ organizations, adult education programs, and genealogy groups.
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