Art à la Carte – Rebel: Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War

Art à la Carte is a series of informative programs focusing on the arts. It is offered free of charge on Wednesdays at 12:15p. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch or pick up something from The Palette. Coffee, tea, and cookies are provided. All programs are held in the FIA’s Isabel Hall.

August 6 – The Magic of Illusion
August 13 – 10 Buildings that Changed America
August 20 – Rebel: Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War
August 27 – All About Prints

Rebel: Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War

At the outset of the American Civil War, Loreta Janeta Velazquez, an educated Cuban born teenager, fought as an officer in the battle of First Bull Run, was wounded at Shiloh, and served as a secret agent for the Confederacy. 60 min.