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Discover how Sister Mary Agatha had a connection to Mary Todd Lincoln (pictured above) during our OLLI class Aug. 14 and 16. (Image credit: The Library of Congress)
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The Sisters of Providence have a unique connection with the
Civil War. Our sisters served as sister-nurses at Military Hospital in Indianapolis as well as at a hospital in Vincennes, Ind. You can learn more about this history by participating in the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at
Indiana State University course, “Lest We Forget: The Civil War Service of the Sisters of Providence.” This class will be offered on the beautiful motherhouse grounds of the Congregation on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 14 and 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. (EDT) in the Community Room of Providence Hall. The course will be presented by Congregation staff member Connie McCammon, who has worked in the Office of Congregational Advancement since 1999.
You do not have to be an OLLI member to attend this class. You may
register online or call 812-237-8707 for more information. Please register by Monday, Aug. 13.
We look forward to seeing you on Aug. 14 and 16!
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| This Civil War diary belonged to the grandfather of a Sister of Providence. Come to our OLLI course and learn more about George E. Blaire and his experience as a prisoner of war. George was a captain of Company A, 17th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. |
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