Clara Barton & The Missing Soldiers Office

Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | Alexandria

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Publisher/HostLee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Clara Barton & The Missing Soldiers Office
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Madeleine Thompson will be highlighting the remarkable discovery of the Missing Soldiers Office, operated from 1865-1868 by Clara Barton.
About this Event

This discussion will explore Barton’s life, her pivotal role during the Civil War, her efforts in identifying missing soldiers, and the impact of her work on humanitarian efforts. Additionally, Madeleine will shed light on the preservation process that brought this once-forgotten site to its current life as a museum. Attendees will gain insight into Barton's enduring contributions and the museum’s role in preserving and educating on this important history.

Madeleine Thompson is the Site Administrator of the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum, part of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the Museum, Madeleine received her Master of Arts in Sexual Dissidence from the University of Sussex where she completed her dissertation on medieval women’s bedrooms. Madeleine also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from West Virginia University with minors in History and Women’s and Gender Studies.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 17.85

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