Back to All Events

Mollie's War Coffee Talk

  • Des Plaines History Center 781 Pearson Street Des Plaines, IL 60016 United States (map)

Author Cyndee Shaffer uses excerpts from letters her mother, Mollie Weinstein Schaffer, wrote home during World War II to provide a romantic yet frightening glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in history. The 150,000 women who served in the Women’s Army Corps are now seen as undersung heroes of the Second World War. This memoir describes Mollie's life as a WAC enlistee, serving in England when it came under attack, in France immediately after the Allied invasion, and in Germany after VE Day. From her experiences during basic training in Daytona Beach to the climactic moment when she saw the Statue of Liberty as her ship approached American shores upon her return home, this work provides a glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in American history.

Registration is required.
Coffee Talks are free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Please use this link to register online today.
Nonmembers may pay in advance online or at the door on the day of the event.

Previous
Previous
March 14

Community Fun Fair

Next
Next
April 7

Writing as Cultural Archaeology and the Poetics of Place