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On Tour with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine at Monocacy

July 16, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 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!

U.S. General Hospital #1 in Frederick, Maryland

Join us on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 AM on YouTube for a virtual program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. You can tune in by visiting youtube.com/user/nmcwm at the scheduled time.

On Friday July 16, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Director of Interpretation Jake Wynn will take virtual viewers to important medical sites from the Battle of Monocacy for the Museum’s next edition of the “On Tour” series. Jake will highlight locations related to medical care during and after Monocacy, “the battle that saved Washington.”

Send us your questions in advance on Facebook or by email (john.lustrea@civilwarmed.321staging.com) and tune in to the Museum’s Facebook page for what is sure to be an exciting program. 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!

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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July 16, 2021
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
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