The Journey of Mollie's War: WACs and WWII
A Road Scholar Program by Cyndee Schaffer
When
May 14, 2025
6:00pm–7:00pm
Cost
Free
Cyndee uses excerpts from her mother’s letters written home during WWII to provide a romantic yet frightful glimpse into the life of a woman in uniform during this crucial time in history.
Cyndee will detail her mother’s experiences from basic training in 1943 to a dramatic image of seeing the Statue of Liberty in the midst of darkness in November 1945 when she returned home.
Mollie with fellow soldiers in Normandy
This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Sarah Boehm at bdford.pld.rsa@gmail.com.
Learn more about Cyndee Schaffer, this program, and how to book it here.
Venue Parking and Accessibility
The Library has a small parking lot, and ample street parking is available. There is also a city lot just a short distance from the Library. The Library's main entrance faces IL Hwy 40 and is handicap accessible. Inside the Library, a lift is available for the mobility impaired to take to the program room.
Host Organization
Contact
Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787
600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.468.5580
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