Society for Women and the Civil War
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| Society for Women and the Civil War, Inc. Box #9066 8345 NW 66th St. Miami, FL 33166 (804) 244-1864 www.swcw.org |
| 2004 Conference The Society has held conferences highlighting the Women's Role during the Civil War for nearly 10 years. Here are some of the conferences and their presentations. |
Conference Schedule
Friday, June 25
Museum of the Confederacy
Registration and Tours of the Museum of the Confederacy and the White House of the Confederacy
Workshops. A rare opportunity to learn about the remarkable collections at the Museum of the Confederacy from their
staff experts. Each workshop features a behind-the-scenes tour.
1. Providing, Presenting, and Preserving Confederate Banners: Learn about the significant roles of women as related to
providing and presenting flags to the troops, and the conservation efforts of women after the war. Rebecca Rose, Curator
of the Flag Collection.
2. Leave it to the Ladies: Restoring the White House of the Confederacy. Meet the women who saved the White House
and oversaw the remarkable return of the original furnishings. Ruth Ann Coski, Library Manager.
3. By the Sweat of their Brows: The Construction of Confederate Uniforms and the Preservation and Storage of Historic
Garments. Participants will get an up-close look at the uniforms of both officers and enlisted men, with an eye towards
materials and construction. Robert Hancock, Curator of the Military Collection.
Reception
Saturday, June 26
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Lectures
1. The Stories Behind the Socks: Women's Handiwork as Social and Political Expression. This presentation highlights the
importance of the lowly sock, and other indispensable items, as a means for women's social and political support for the
troops. Karen Timour.
2. History Done Her Wrong: The True Story of Mary Custis Lee. Often portrayed historically as a neurotic invalid who was
a detriment to her famous husband, this lecture reveals Mrs. Lee as a resourceful and spiritual wife and mother, a shrewd
businesswoman, and a kind lady who was an inspiration to all who met her. John Perry.
3. The Civil War Diary of a Good Woman: Mary Samuella Hart Curd. What conclusions and lessons can we learn from the
diary of an ordinary woman during the Civil War? Dr. Susan Arpad.
4. The Horizontal Trade. A candid look at the profession of prostitution during the war years, and its effect both on society
and on the cultural image of woman. Karen Topping.
5. Listen Ladies One and All: Northern Soldiers Yearn for Their "Fair Cousins of the North." In April 1863, through ads
placed in the Chicago Tribune, Union soldiers requested the women of the North correspond with them, with the hope of
fun and possibly even love. Dr. Patricia Richard.
6. Women on Trial: The Courts-Martial of Southern Women by the Union Army. More than 120 women were tried and
convicted by Union military courts for subversive and unladylike actions. Beverly Lowry and Dr. Thomas Lowry.
7. Soliloquy for Sara. For those who have been enthralled by the love letter of Maj. Sullivan Ballou to his beloved wife,
this presentation details the life of Sarah Hart Shumway Ballou before, during and after the war. Robin Young.
8. The "Fairer" Sex of the 1860s: How Patriotic Women Raised Money in Support of the Union. This presentation will
examine Sanitary Fairs as a means of raising money in support of the Union war effort, and the role women played in
making them happen. Dr. Gwen Harding-Peets.
9. Period Correct: 19th Century Sanitary Protection. This presentation describes 19th century solutions to an age-old and
universal problem. Virginia Mescher
Dinner and a Movie. Films Piche Ferrari presents the U.S. premier (Director's Cut) of "The Unsexing of Emma Edmonds,"
a documentary on the life and adventures of Sarah Emma Edmonds, alias Pvt. Franklin Thompson, 2nd Michigan Infantry.
Director Pepita Ferrari will introduce her film.
Sunday, June 27
Bus Tour of Richmond. Join us for a whirlwind, 4-hour tour of Civil War Richmond, focusing on sites relating to women
both famous and infamous, from Mrs. Lee's house to the site of the Bread Riots. No tour of Richmond is complete without
a stop at Hollywood Cemetery. The tour will begin and end at the Museum of the Confederacy.
Friday, June 25
Museum of the Confederacy
Registration and Tours of the Museum of the Confederacy and the White House of the Confederacy
Workshops. A rare opportunity to learn about the remarkable collections at the Museum of the Confederacy from their
staff experts. Each workshop features a behind-the-scenes tour.
1. Providing, Presenting, and Preserving Confederate Banners: Learn about the significant roles of women as related to
providing and presenting flags to the troops, and the conservation efforts of women after the war. Rebecca Rose, Curator
of the Flag Collection.
2. Leave it to the Ladies: Restoring the White House of the Confederacy. Meet the women who saved the White House
and oversaw the remarkable return of the original furnishings. Ruth Ann Coski, Library Manager.
3. By the Sweat of their Brows: The Construction of Confederate Uniforms and the Preservation and Storage of Historic
Garments. Participants will get an up-close look at the uniforms of both officers and enlisted men, with an eye towards
materials and construction. Robert Hancock, Curator of the Military Collection.
Reception
Saturday, June 26
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Lectures
1. The Stories Behind the Socks: Women's Handiwork as Social and Political Expression. This presentation highlights the
importance of the lowly sock, and other indispensable items, as a means for women's social and political support for the
troops. Karen Timour.
2. History Done Her Wrong: The True Story of Mary Custis Lee. Often portrayed historically as a neurotic invalid who was
a detriment to her famous husband, this lecture reveals Mrs. Lee as a resourceful and spiritual wife and mother, a shrewd
businesswoman, and a kind lady who was an inspiration to all who met her. John Perry.
3. The Civil War Diary of a Good Woman: Mary Samuella Hart Curd. What conclusions and lessons can we learn from the
diary of an ordinary woman during the Civil War? Dr. Susan Arpad.
4. The Horizontal Trade. A candid look at the profession of prostitution during the war years, and its effect both on society
and on the cultural image of woman. Karen Topping.
5. Listen Ladies One and All: Northern Soldiers Yearn for Their "Fair Cousins of the North." In April 1863, through ads
placed in the Chicago Tribune, Union soldiers requested the women of the North correspond with them, with the hope of
fun and possibly even love. Dr. Patricia Richard.
6. Women on Trial: The Courts-Martial of Southern Women by the Union Army. More than 120 women were tried and
convicted by Union military courts for subversive and unladylike actions. Beverly Lowry and Dr. Thomas Lowry.
7. Soliloquy for Sara. For those who have been enthralled by the love letter of Maj. Sullivan Ballou to his beloved wife,
this presentation details the life of Sarah Hart Shumway Ballou before, during and after the war. Robin Young.
8. The "Fairer" Sex of the 1860s: How Patriotic Women Raised Money in Support of the Union. This presentation will
examine Sanitary Fairs as a means of raising money in support of the Union war effort, and the role women played in
making them happen. Dr. Gwen Harding-Peets.
9. Period Correct: 19th Century Sanitary Protection. This presentation describes 19th century solutions to an age-old and
universal problem. Virginia Mescher
Dinner and a Movie. Films Piche Ferrari presents the U.S. premier (Director's Cut) of "The Unsexing of Emma Edmonds,"
a documentary on the life and adventures of Sarah Emma Edmonds, alias Pvt. Franklin Thompson, 2nd Michigan Infantry.
Director Pepita Ferrari will introduce her film.
Sunday, June 27
Bus Tour of Richmond. Join us for a whirlwind, 4-hour tour of Civil War Richmond, focusing on sites relating to women
both famous and infamous, from Mrs. Lee's house to the site of the Bread Riots. No tour of Richmond is complete without
a stop at Hollywood Cemetery. The tour will begin and end at the Museum of the Confederacy.
June 25 - 27 2004 Our Sixth Conference!
The Conference participants enjoyed the facilities of the Crowne Plaza hotel in historic Richmond,
Virginia. The Museum of the Confederacy was our conference partner.
The Conference participants enjoyed the facilities of the Crowne Plaza hotel in historic Richmond,
Virginia. The Museum of the Confederacy was our conference partner.