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To My Dearest: The Civil War Letters of George and Emily Ward
Program Categories
Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Theater Programs
Audience Age
Pre-teen to Adults
In August 1861, George Hull Ward left his wife, Emily, and their two small children to go to war. 116 letters survive in the collection of the Worcester Historical Museum detailing the pain of prolonged separation, the challenges of single parenting and the horrors of the battle front.
Join Lynne McKenney Lydick and Thomas R. Lydick as they share the personal and poignant letters of this Worcester couple.
$700.
Happy to write a local cultural council grant to help fund the performance.
LCC grant submission deadline is October 15 of each year.
Travel Expenses may apply.
Please call or text me at 508-450-2568 or email at lynne.ml@verizon.net
Group Size
Any Size
Program Length
60-75 minutes
Fits any space and requires no special equipment
Last Modified
03/15/2022
Performer’s Contact Information
Lynne McKenney Lydick: Actor
Lynne McKenney LydickWorcester, MA 01605-1323
Audience Comments:
"Like a Ken Burn's movie! What a wonderful presentation that brings the Civil War home. Beautifully done. It was hard not to shed a tear."
"Your presentation of the War Letters was excellent!"
"Most informative and entertaining."
"Very passionately performed."