Pat Jordan plays Clara Barton at Worcester State University.
October 12, 2012
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Worcester State Students Hear about the Life of Clara Barton

“Thank God that woman is here – she is like an angel on the battlefield.” If that sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably heard of Clara Barton somewhere along the line. If you haven’t, . . .

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April 17, 2012
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Presenters Share Story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Worcester State University's History and Political Science Department hosted its final Civil War commemoration lecture of the year, which featured the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer . . .

Emmett Bell-Sykes of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company A leads Worcester State University students in a drill.
April 17, 2012
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Presenters Share Story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment

Worcester State University’s History and Political Science Department hosted its final Civil War commemoration lecture of the year, which featured the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer . . .

Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti plays Harriet Tubman
March 19, 2012
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Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti Brings 'Harriet Tubman' to Life

As Harriet Tubman, Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti told the story of Harriet's life and involvement in the Underground Railroad to life for Worcester State and Worcester middle- and high-school students . . .

Abraham Lincoln, as performed by Jim Getty
February 21, 2012
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Performances Review the Pre-Civil War Years Through Lincoln's Eyes

In his performances as Abraham Lincoln, actor Jim Getty described Lincoln's personal, education and political background, the political parties of the era, and his popular debates over slavery with . . .

Fredrick Douglass, as performed by Guy Peartree
October 11, 2011
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Frederick Douglass: Stories Are A Tellin' Performances

Guy Peartree's portrayal of Frederick Douglass, a relentless anti-slavery orator, twice on Wednesday, October 5 encompassed Douglass? life from birth into slavery, his experiences, relationships, his . . .

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September 23, 2011
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WSU to Commemorate 150th Anniversary of U.S. Civil War

As part of a multi-year commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War, the Worcester State University History and Political Science Department is featuring the one-man play, . . .

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