One of our most commonly asked questions is “Where did all those soldiers go to the bathroom?” The story of Civil War sanitation and sewage in hospitals is not often told, but one that should not be neglected.
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That happy hour to me is sweet
When thus I slept alone
And with that angel hope to meet
The dead who are unknown.
From grandma’s apple pie to Doc Goodin’s poison ivy remedy, Greg Susla talks about the various ways medicinal plants were used during the Civil War.
During the Civil War soldiers and civilians alike turned to music not just as a distraction, but also for comforting reassurance.
As the Civil War’s bloodiest year came to its close, citizens and soldiers alike realized they had a lot to be thankful for despite the dreary situation.
Hear museum volunteer and retired pharmacist Greg Susla describe the restoration process of the Pry House medicinal herb garden.
The value of a dead loved one plucked from their eternal rest in a Baltimore graveyard? Just $10 each.
Clara Jones never stopped caring for people in need after the Civil War. Read about her amazing story.
Private William McCarter’s treatment after the battle of Fredericksburg is an excellent case study of Civil War medical care.
