Archaeologist and Curator Timothy Kendall shares the story of his grandfather and great-uncle who volunteered as ambulance drivers in the American Field Service during World War I. Serving in the Balkans and France, respectively, the Boston-born brothers documented their experiences in photographs and journals. A WWI era ambulance will be on display in the Museum’s parking lot.

Gloucester resident Abram Piatt Andrew founded the American Field Service with Beauport’s Henry David Sleeper. Following the talk at 2:30 p.m. is a viewing of Our American Boys at War in Europe, the film Sleeper used to recruit both volunteers and funds for the effort. 

This program is free to Historic New England and Cape Ann Museum members, $5 for nonmembers. Registration is recommended to ensure space is available. Please call 978-283-0800 for more information. 

Photo by Edward Dana Kendall. Courtesy of Timothy Kendall.