Press Release
260-982-1813, or 260-9820672 at the Center for History
marygrace@hoosierlink.net
or
nmhistory@cinergymetro.net
NM Historical Society Presents Veteran’s Day Program on A Woman Spy of
Revolutionary War
On November 11, Veteran’s Day, the North Manchester Historical Society will
present a program by Linda Kuester on Elizabeth Burgin, a true American heroine
of the Revolutionary War. Burgin
was a Quaker who was especially moved by the plight of colonial prisoners of war
held by the British in New York Harbor.
She helped over 200 prisoners escape, and was noted for her service by
General George Washington.
Kuester will provide background information on the Revolutionary War and the
colonial spy networks, and tell the story of Burgin.
She will also appear in the character of Burgin and give a first-person
account of her activities.
Kuester gave a very well-received program at the NMHS last year on her mother’s
experience as a Harvey Girl. She
has lived in Wabash County with her husband David Kuester since 1970.
Kuester retired in 2005 as Chief Nurse of Education Services for the VA
Northern Indiana Health Care System after a 35-year career with the Department
of Veteran’s Affairs. She is a
member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and became interested in
Burgin through that association.
The program will be held in the Assembly Room of Timbercrest Senior Living
Community, 2201 East Street, at 6:40 p.m.
There is no cost for the program, which is free to the public.
All are welcome. While many
attend only the program, the public is also invited to come to the Assembly Room
at 6 p.m. for a meal prior to the presentation.
For those who wish to attend the dinner, reservations must be made no
later than noon on Friday, November 8.
The cost of the meal is $8.50.
Reservations may be made by calling Mary at 260-982-1813, Evelyn at
260-982-6777, or the Center for History at 260-982-0672.