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The Friends of Fort Trumbull State Park to present

Continuing this year’s exploration of the War of 1812, on Sept. 26, 2013, at Fort Trumbull State Park, The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome Carolyn Ivanoff , who will portray Dolly Madison, who is often referred to as “The Heroine of the War of 1812”, since she saved from the invading British many of the young republic’s  official documents, White House furnishings, and the revered portrait of  George Washington.

 

 Ms. Ivanoff will relate some of the brave deeds and significant accomplishments of Mrs. Madison, the third “First Lady”. Ms. Ivanoff, who is an assistant principal at Shelton Intermediate School, was named Preservationist Teacher of the Year in 2003.  She writes and speaks frequently on American history to a variety of schools and organizations.  The Connecticut League of History Organizations recognized her educational programming with Awards of Merit in 2010, 2011 and an honorable mention award in 2013.

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The meeting will be held in the Conference Center at Fort Trumbull State Park at 7 p.m.  The public is welcomed to attend and new members are always welcome.  Our interesting Gift Store will open at 6:30 p.m. so that before the meeting people can examine the many historical items for sale.  For more information go to www.fortfriends.org

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