Meet & Greet and Performance: Florence Nightingale

The International Museum of Surgical Science, a division of the International College of Surgeons (ICS), maintains over 10,000 square feet of public galleries committed to the history of surgery, and an exquisite permanent collection of art and artifacts from the history of Medicine. The Museum supports its Mission through medically thematized exhibitions and programs, in addition to a strong contemporary art exhibition program.is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing their appreciation and understanding of the history, development, and advances in surgery and related subjects in health and medicine.

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Join us for a remarkable event with Megan Wells as she performs the story of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Remembrance and Renewed Hope

In Celebration of Nurses Month: Remembrance & Renewed Hope
Presented by Hektoen Nurses and the Humanities and the AMSN Chicago Chapter #317

<h3>M﻿eet &amp; Greet 2-3PM</h3><h3>P﻿erformance 3-5PM</h3><p>Join us for a remarkable evening with <a href="http://meganwells.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Megan Wells</a> as she performs the story of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Be swept away into the noteworthy history of Nightingale during the Crimean War. This enchanting evening will include live period music, and many photographic opportunities with Florence Nightingale.</p><p></p><p>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 <em>Circle of Excellence Award</em>, National Storytelling Network, the <em>Joseph Jefferson Award</em> for Direction, the Education Press, the <em>Distinguished Achievement Award</em>, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN, the <em>Parent&#x27;s Choice GOLD</em>, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN, and the <em>Parent&#x27;s Choice 25 best of 25 years</em>, CD FIRE IN BOOMTOWN.</p>

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