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Facebook Live – Medicine at the Battle of First Bull Run
July 20, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
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 Monday, July 20 at 8:00 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 talk about medical care at the Battle of First Bull Run a day before the 159th anniversary. How did both armies care for casualties in the Civil War’s first major battle? Tune in to find out. 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!
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