Virtual Q&A on Facebook Live – Nutrition and Hygiene with John Heckman

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

Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00 PM on Facebook Live for a virtual program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. You can tune in live by visiting facebook.com/civilwarmed/live at the scheduled time.

Director of Interpretation Jake Wynn will have a conversation with John Heckman, the Tattooed Historian about nutrition and hygiene among Civil War soldiers. Send us your questions in advance on Facebook or by email (jake.wynn@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 hear about different aspects of healthcare on the front lines and in hospitals 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!

John Heckman, also known as the Tattooed Historian, strongly believes in making history accessible for everyone regardless of background or education level. His array of digital programming covers all aspects of Civil War history and beyond.

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