Unsung Heroines at Marble Springs State Historic Site

About this event

On June 22nd starting at 12:00 noon, come to Marble Springs State Historic Site to listen to our own Cari Welsh talk about frontier women in the American Revolution! Be sure to RSVP via the ticket link so we know to expect you!

This presentation explores the pivotal yet often overlooked roles of women in the backcountry during the American Revolutionary War. By examining the lives of figures such as Catherine Sherrill Sevier and other courageous women, we uncover how they navigated immense challenges, maintained households, supported the revolutionary cause, and influenced the war effort and American society. Through managing farms, engaging in economic activities, and even participating in direct combat, these women not only sustained their communities but also contributed to the foundation of a new nation. This study illuminates the remarkable resilience and impact of these extraordinary everyday women, offering a deeper understanding of their essential contributions to America's fight for independence and the evolution of gender roles in the early United States.