The Mystery of Barbara Fritchie with Tamara Louise Thayer

Made iconic by the 1863 poem by John Greenleaf Whittier, Barbara Fritchie’s story was that of a patriot, waving her flag towards Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson during the Civil War. Tamara Louise Thayer is Fritchie’s fourth-great-granddaughter and has done meticulous research into Barbara Fritchie. Thayer will be dressed as Barbara and speak in first person, drinking a cup of tea and speaking as though the crowd came to celebrate her 96th birthday. This event is free for RCHS members, $5 for non-members, call 507-332-2121 to sign up.