Maritime Lecture Series – The Fewer, the Prouder: Women in the United States Marine Corps by Sarah Westrick

From the U.S.S. Constitution to Abbey Gate Ms. Westrick will cover key pivotal moments for women in the united States Marine Corps. Special attention will be paid to the early days of the First and Second World Wars, the journey from reservists to full-fledged Marines and the path into combat forged during the Global War on Terror. Uniforms and artifacts will be available to examine.  

Ms. Westrick is a native daughter of northwest Ohio, being born in Putnam county and raised in Maumee. Ms. Westrick pursued a history and museum studies degree at Ohio University. She gained first-hand experience in the field interning in the Cornelius Ryan Archives. Later she went on to work with veterans as she studied Art and other alternative therapy methods at Mercyhurst University. Military history and working with veterans are a lifelong calling of hers. She has contributed to events in coordination with the National Park Service and lectures at Museums around the Midatlantic and Midwest. Her passion for the Marine Corps started at a very young age when she became enamored of her Grandfathers stories and photos from his time in the Korean War. She is currently a member of the United States Marine Corp Historic Company, and the Iwo Jima Veterans of America Association.

Stop by for coffee & donuts in person, included with Museum admission (free for members) or watch at home online.