At the age of 27, Virginia Hall, the American spy featured in A Woman of No Importance, had her leg amputated after a hunting accident and had it replaced with a wooden prosthesis, which she nicknamed "Cuthbert." Later, during her career as a secret agent, she was known to the Germans as "The Limping Lady." Undeniably a significant part of gender and military history, Hall is also a part of a long heritage of people with disabilities, including the development of prosthetics. From ancient Egyptians to medieval knights to modern Paralympic athletes, humans have been innovating ways to manage disabilities for centuries. Through archaeological, literary, and medical evidence, both local and global, learn about the epic story of prosthetics!

The event will start at 3:30pm with Hanger Clinic's Interactive Demonstrations of Prosthetic Technology.  Hanger Clinic is a local leading provider of Orthotic and Prosthetic Care.  Then at 4:00pm Dr. Kisha G. Tracy, professor of English Studies and medieval disability expert, will give a presentation and lead a discussion.

This talk will be hybrid (in-person and virtual). To join the meeting virtually click here.