BHA Speaker Series: Women in World War II

Program Type:

Author Talk, Performance, Other

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 1, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Event Details

Women in World War II

This program will be recorded and made available on the Library's YouTube channel.

Please note:

  • Registration is optional, but is advised due to limited seating.
     
    • Registered patrons will have a seat.
       
    • Waitlisted patrons are invited to use standing room.
       
    • Walk-ins will be admitted if space allows
       
  • Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm.
     

Description: Join us for an overview of the roles women played in the war, and a look at the specific roles women played in seven countries involved in the war. This talk will also include a handout that lists women from Green County, NY who contributed to the war effort.

Speaker Bio: Richard Muggeo is a retired history teacher from Catskill, where he taught for 30 years. Mr. Muggeo is married and has three daughters and eight grandchildren. He is a WW II buff who traces his interest in the war to his father’s service in the Pacific in 1943-45. He currently serves on the board of the Green County Historical Society.

About This Series: The Town of Bethlehem Historical Association (BHA) has been incorporated as a not-for-profit membership organization since 1965. Along with upkeep of collections and exhibits at the Cedar Hill Schoolhouse Museum at 1003 River Rd. Selkirk, the BHA is pleased to continue its long tradition of presenting fall and spring series of talks by distinguished local speakers on a variety of topics designed to stimulate an appreciation of our historic heritage. This series of historical talks is presented through a partnership with the Town of Bethlehem Historical Association.

*** PLEASE REGISTER EACH INDIVIDUAL SEPARATELY ***
*** We cannot hold two seats for one registration ***