Character actress Jessa Piaia, portrays the life and times of Clara Barton. Jessa Piaia's character portrayals celebrate women of the past whose diverse lives span three centuries. In her poignant and inspiring dramatic vignettes, Jessa reveals the accomplishments, struggles, and contributions of Clarissa "Clara" Barton. Dubbed "the Angel of the Battlefield" during the Civil War, Clarissa "Clara" Barton cooked food, brought supplies, and assisted surgeons on the battleground. Following the war, Miss Barton procured presidential approval to instate the first federal office to record names of missing, wounded, and dead soldiers; she was also part of the expedition to establish the first National Cemetery in Andersonville, GA. Her decade-long efforts to organize humanitarian aid led to the founding of the American Red Cross, of which she served as president for 23 years. Doors open at 12:30 PM; Program runs from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Free. 860-285-1918.
