Before the Ribbon: Four Stories of Breast Cancer from 18th and 19th Centuries Exhibit

An exhibit  titled “Before the Ribbon: Four Women’s Stories from the 18th and 19th Centuries” honoring 250 years of American resilience this Breast Cancer Awareness month, as presented by Park volunteer Dr. Robert Satonik as part of the Foundation America’s 250th programming.

Dr. Satonik, a Park volunteer, has developed a narrative of four women after extensive research into the early surgical treatments of breast cancer in colonial America, including George Washington’s mother and John Adams daughter. The exhibit is located in the Lobby inside the Visitor Center.

Date: October 18 – 31, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Location:  Visitor Center, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, MI 48162

(734) 243-7136

www.thebattlefield.org