Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 — 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
What was it like to live through the Influenza Pandemic of 1918? We’ll look at archival images, letters, and newspapers to explore this topic, including sources left by Connecticut residents who experienced the flu first-hand.
April 27, 2021
Events > Connecticut and the Pandemic of 1918
When
Tuesday, April 27
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
2021
Where
Online Meeting
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.
In 1918-1919, the world experienced a lethal outbreak of influenza that took the lives of millions. What was it like to live through the Influenza Pandemic of 1918? In this program, we’ll look at archival images, letters, and newspapers to explore this topic, including sources left by Connecticut residents who experienced the flu first-hand.
Sponsored by Friends of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library.
About the Presenter
Presented by the Connecticut Historical Society.
Video Chat
We will meet online with a video chat using Webex. If you have never used Webex before, it is very simple and user friendly. To use on a computer, you simply paste the link that we will provide to all registered patrons into your browser. For computer, no download required! To use on a smartphone or tablet, you will need to download the Cisco Webex Meetings app.