Behind the Shell: The Seven Pines Bag Loading Plant & Women's Munition Reserve
With America's entry into World War I, the land the town of Sandston and the airport now occupy played an important role in the war effort. Local businessmen lobbied DuPont and the government to construct a powder bag loading plant, and in a few short months a new village arose with local ladies flocking to join the workforce. The Women's Munitions Reserve, the brainchild of Miss Winifred Crenshaw, trained and staffed the plant with jobs designed for women and (to some extent) by women. Henrico County Recreation & Parks Historian Lisa Denton will explore the story of the creation of the plant, the workforce, and the important role it played in World War I.
- Date:
- Thu Feb 23rd 2023
- Time:
- 7:00PM - 8:00PM
- Location:
- SA Meeting Room
- Library:
- Sandston Branch Library
- Audience:
- Adults All Ages
- Categories:
- Lectures & Talks
Contact us with any questions:
SandstonEvents@henricolibrary.org
(804) 501-1990
