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SUMMARY:Ranger Talk: Paul Bourget presents “Civil War Sanitary Commission” at the Museum of Work & Culture
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday, February 12, 2012, the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, in cooperation with the Museum of Work and Culture and the Rhode Island Historical Society, will present the third in a series of Ranger Day Talks at 1:30 pm.  In keeping with the  Rhode Island Historical Society’s and the Museum of Work & Culture’s commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the third Ranger Day lecture will present Woonsocket native, Paul Bourget, who will present various Civil War topics to enlighten and entertain.  The program will portray personages who were active in different capacities during the American Civil War.  This Ranger Talk will focus on the defense of Culp’s Hill during the battle of Gettysburg, the impact of spies during the Civil War, and the work of the US Sanitary Commission on and off the battlefields.    Mr. Bourget will portray Brigadier General George Sears Greene, a native Rhode Islander, and the Forgotten Hero of Gettysburg.  General Greene played a vital part in the Union victory at Gettysburg.  The oldest general on the Gettysburg Battlefield, “Old Pap” was responsible for successfully defending Culp’s hill against incredible odds during July 2-3, 1863.  Greene’s bravery and leadership most probably saved the Union Right.    Roger Lalonde will portray Colonel David Ireland, a native Scotsman, who led his fighting 137th NY Volunteer Regiment in various Union battles of the Civil War.  His moment of truth came on the night of July 2, 1863, when he and his regiment held the extreme Union right flank on Culp’s Hill at Gettysburg against superior forces.    Michele L. Rogers will portray Rose O’Neele Greenhow, civil way spy.  With the outbreak of the Civil War, Wild Rose transformed overnight from a well-known Washington, DC socialite and hostess into a ruthless and fearless spy for the Southern Cause.  Mrs. Greenhow played an important role in the southern victory at the First Battle of Bull Run as she communicated important military tactical information to the Southern commander prior to the battle.    In addition, materials highlighting the important work of the US Sanitary Commission will be on display in the second floor gallery.  Mrs. Denise R. Bourget, will portray a battlefield nurse, who will answer questions regarding the contributions made in the various fields of medicine during the Civil War.  Of the over 620,000 soldiers that perished during the Civil War, it is estimated that nearly 80% of the deaths resulted from sickness, the last of cleanliness and poor hospital conditions.    The remainder of the Ranger Talks schedule is as follows:    Feb. 26:  Sarah Zurier presents “Green Zones:  Rhode Islanders Garden in Wartime.”    March 11:  National Park Ranger Kevin Klyberg presents “R.I. and the War of 1812.”    April 1:  Former Woonsocket resident Chip Bishop presents a talk on his newly released book “The Lion and the Journalist.”    The one hour long Ranger Talks are held on Sundays at 1:30 pm in the museum’s ITU Hall.  All talks are free and open to the public. For more information about this or other programs in the series, call the Museum of Work and Culture at 401.769.9675.
LOCATION:Market Square, 42 South Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, United States, 02895
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