This presentation places Emily Howland’s efforts to aid formerly enslaved people into a broader context of American women’s activism in the Civil War era, and particularly the ways women asserted their status and rights as citizens.

Faulkner’s presentation will address women’s activism in the Civil War era, with a particular focus on Emily Howland and Reconstruction efforts to aid formerly enslaved people.

Carol Faulkner is an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor of History at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.