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Ask Me Anything – Civil War Medicine Live Stream

April 7, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Zouave ambulance crew demonstrating removal of wounded soldiers from the field, Courtesy of the LOC

Ask Museum staff your questions about all things Civil War medicine in this AMA

Zouave ambulance crew demonstrating removal of wounded soldiers from the field, Courtesy of the LOC
Zouave ambulance crew demonstrating removal of wounded soldiers from the field, Courtesy of the LOC

Join us on Thursday, April 7 at 1:00 PM on Facebook for a virtual happy hour program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. You can tune in live by visiting www.Facebook.com/CivilWarMed/ at the scheduled time.

Membership and Development Coordinator Kyle Dalton and Director of Education John Lustrea will host an “Ask Me Anything” on all things Civil War medicine. Viewers will have the chance to direct the conversation by submitting questions to Kyle and John in advance on Facebook or by email (john.lustrea@civilwarmed.321staging.com) or in the comment box as the program is happening. Feel free to ask us anything about medical history, the museum, and more during this interactive program. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kyle Dalton is the Membership and Development Coordinator at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. He is also a summa cum laude graduate of the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, where his paper “Active and Efficient: Veterans and the Success of the United States Ambulance Corps” was awarded the Zeender Prize for best history thesis. In his spare time Kyle writes and maintains a website on the lives of common sailors in the eighteenth-century: BritishTars.com.

John Lustrea is the Director of Education and the Website Manager at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. He earned his Master’s degree in Public History from the University of South Carolina. Lustrea has previously worked at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park during the summers of 2013-2016.

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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April 7, 2022
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
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