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Veterans Issues: From the Civil War to Today
With a Special Introduction by Congressman Mike Michaud, Ranking Member, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
How to care for veterans, and contend with the many issues resulting from war-related service and combat, has been a theme throughout history. Maine was a leader in providing services to veterans immediately following the Civil WarTogus, now Maine's VA Hospital, originated as a veterans' home in 1866. A panel of experts draws the threads from Civil War-era veterans' affairs to what today's servicemen and women returning home face.
Congressman Mike Michaud will introduce the program and moderate a discussion between the panelists. The panelists include: Togus historian Donald Beattie, author of two volumes (and working on a third) on the hospital's history; Ryan Lilly, Director, Maine VA Healthcare System; and Amy Marcotte, Team Leader, Sanford Vet Center, who served in the United States Army with the 10th Mountain Infantry Division, deployed to both Somalia and Haiti.
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*** This is a free event, but space is limited. Your registration is not a ticket and does not guarantee you a seat if you arrive after 6:45pm. ***
The event will be held in the Maine Historical Society lecture hall. Enter through the Museum Store. Limited parking is available in our lot on Brown Street after 5pm only. Nearby street parking is available and free after 6pm.
Come early and explore the museum exhibition "This Rebellion: Maine and the Civil War" which features Maine's Civil War Memorial Wall.
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LocationMaine Historical Society (View)
489 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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