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Virtual Q&A on Facebook Live – Civil War Surgical Kit

March 30, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Photo of a 19th century surgical kit-Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

COVID-19 and closures won’t stop us from sharing the incredible lessons we can learn from studying medical care during the Civil War!

Civil War amputation kit from the collection of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Join us on Monday, March 30 at 1:00 PM on Facebook Live for a virtual program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.

Membership and Development Coordinator Kyle Dalton will go through a reproduction Civil War amputation kit, detailing what each tool was used for. Send us your questions in advance on Facebook or by email (kyle.dalton@civilwarmed.321staging.com) and tune in to the Museum’s Facebook page for what is sure to be a fascinating conversation. During this FREE program, you’ll get a sense of Civil War surgery and what it was like to be a physician during the most destructive conflict in our nation’s history that continues impact us today. We are here to answer your questions about Civil War medical care!

Like these programs? Consider supporting our efforts by becoming a member or donating to the Museum! Your efforts ensure that we can continue sharing the story of Civil War medicine in this crucial time. In history, we can find hope amid our struggle against COVID-19.

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Date:
March 30, 2020
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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Organizer

John Lustrea
Phone
301-695-1864