Diane Eickhoff and Aaron Barnhart explore why hundreds of females – Union and Confederate – cut their hair, bound their breasts, donned men’s clothing, and reported to army recruiters for duty.  Others served as scouts, spies, or rode with their husbands and brothers.

Free but registration requested at (816) 701-3400.

Free Parking in the covered lot across Baltimore Street from the Library.

Location Central Library, 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO