May 17th 2023

Meet & Greet and Performance: Clara Barton

@ International Museum of Surgical Science

1524 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60610

Opening Wednesday, May 17th, from 5PM - 8PM

On view through Wednesday, December 31st

Meet & Greet 5-6PM
Performance 6-8PM
Join us for a remarkable evening with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Be swept away into the noteworthy history of Clara Barton during the American Civil War. This enchanting evening will include live period music, and many photographic opportunities with Clara Barton.

Megan Wells is a story artist and a theater artist. She creates the warm intimacy of storytelling, and more. Megan infuses characters with living souls and delivers the experience with delicious theatrical timing. An award-winning storyteller, Megan performs in museums and symphonies, enhances education for thousands of children, entertains families in festivals and libraries, and helps executives, actors and storytellers craft powerful stories to effect change. She is the recipient of the Circle of Excellence Award, National Storytelling Network, the Joseph Jefferson Award for Direction, the Education Press, the Distinguished Achievement Award, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN, the Parent’s Choice GOLD, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN, and the Parent’s Choice 25 best of 25 years, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN.

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