Berkeley County Historical Society General Meeting Honoring "Maude Callen"
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 14, 2014
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
September 14, 2014 3:00 P.M.
Location
Santee Canal Park Moncks Corner, S.C. Interpretive Center
Fees/Admission
No fees Open to the Public
Contact Information
Ann Yarborough
843-412-5602
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Description
Maude Callen better known in Berkeley County SC as ?Nurse Maude? became a nurse/midwife in 1923 dedicating her life to teaching black midwives while serving the local people with many health problems. Join the Society on Sunday, Sept. 14th to learn the story of this extraordinary lady who delivered over 800 babies in her nursing career and upon retirement volunteered to deliver meals-on-wheels until her death in 1990. This exciting lecture is open to the public. Light refreshments.