Discover how Civil War medical personnel adapted following a battle which took place 250 miles from adequate shelter and supplies.

In an age many consider to be medically archaic, medical professionals were already making connections between good ventilation, cleanliness, and health.

One of our most common questions is “Where did all those soldiers go to the bathroom?” Find out how Civil War surgeons grappled with all that waste.

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.

Wounded and sick soldiers recovering U.S. General Hospital #1 were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner by the residents of Frederick on November 24, 1864.

Hear museum volunteer and retired pharmacist Greg Susla describe the restoration process of the Pry House medicinal herb garden.

Read about the relationship between body snatching and the development of medical education in the United States

Clara Jones never stopped caring for people in need after the Civil War. Read about her amazing story.