Burlington County - Moorestown - "In Flew Enza: The 1918 Flu Epidemic in Philadelphia and New Jersey"

Wednesday, July 11 – Burlington County

    "In Flew Enza: The 1918 Flu Epidemic in Philadelphia and New Jersey" 

July 11th @ 7:30 pm
12 High St., Moorestown NJ 08057

   One of the most devastating flu epidemics in U.S. history came on the heels of one of the deadliest wars. Mickey DiCamillo, president of the Historical Society of Moorestown and processing archivist at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, will explain how this epidemic spiraled out of control and how people in this region reacted to its horrors.

Join us on the Smith-Cadbury patio for iced tea, lemonade, and other summer treats. Then, deepen your understanding of New Jersey’s role in World War 1 with an outdoor twilight talk from one of our area’s experts.

    Admission is $5 and tickets must be purchased in advance.  Seating is limited so purchase your tickets today!  To RSVP, please email Mickey DiCamillo at mdicam@hotmail.com. To purchase tickets, go to the Events page of the Historical Society at http://moorestownhistory.org.
Location: 12 High St, Moorestown, NJ 08057, USA

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