IN PERSON: Visit to the 1812 Museum with Librarian Sarah Voll
Join us for a tour as we explore special collections at the 1812 Museum. FREE to Harvard Club members and their guests.
Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 11:00am - 12:00pm ET
Location: 1812 Museum, 1461 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Founded is 1892 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 is a non-profit, non-political, women's service organization for descendents of patriots who aided the American cause during the War of 1812. The memorial library contains accounts of the War of 1812, with special collections on the role of African-Americans and Native Americans. However, it is primarily a genealogical resource. The museum contains artifacts from the War of 1812 .
In 1997, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States.
Sarah Voll graduated from Goucher College, and earned her A.M. from the Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies and Ph.D. in economics from the University of New Hampshire. Following 20 years as economist and Executive Director at the NH Public Utilities Commission, she joined National Economic Research Associates, establishing electricity regulatory commissions primarily in India and Brazil. She is a 50 year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and currently serves as Librarian for the US Daughters of 1812.
Fee:
Harvard Club Members and their guests: FREE
Vaccination/Safety Requirements:
All registrants are required to be vaccinated. Please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination on site. If you have recently tested positive or have symptoms, please do not attend a live event. We will refund your payment if you let us know at least 24 hours before the event begins. The Club encourages attendees to wear masks when not eating or drinking, or when social distance cannot be maintained.