In honor of Women’s History Month, the King of Prussia Historical Society’s March program will highlight one of Upper Merion’s most prominent women. 
Please join us on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm to hear the story of Anna Morris Holstein – Unsung Hero of Upper Merion Township and our Country. Anna Morris Holstein felt compelled to leave her comfortable home in Upper Merion in 1862 upon hearing of the great needs of the Union soldiers. She set off with her husband to serve first in the aftermath of the bloody Battle of Antietam; her life forever changed. The story of an unlikely heroine will be told by Marianne Hooper Furman.
During the Civil War, Anna along with her husband volunteered to attend and nurse the thousands of wounded and dying at Antietam and Gettysburg. She was instrumental in securing vital supplies – food, clothing, blankets and medicines. She also recruited additional women to join her in nursing the soldiers.
After the Civil War, Anna took up the cause of saving Washington’s Headquarters and establishing Valley Forge Park. She also started the Valley Forge Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) and was the chapter’s first regent.
WHAT Anna Morris Holstein – Unsung Hero of Upper Merion Township and our Country
WHEN Saturday, March 14 ~ 2:00 pm
WHO Marianne Hooper Furman
WHERE Patriot’s Hall, Washington Memorial Chapel, 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd (Route 23), King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Patriot’s Hall is on the same level as the Chapel and Bell, the entrance is between them.)
Society programs are free and open to the public.
The King of Prussia Historical Society sincerely thanks the Washington Memorial Chapel for hosting this event. Please support their Capital Campaign and restoration efforts. More information can be found at wmchapel.org.