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This is the page to explore the many online educational resources provided by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Here you can find links to primary sources related to Civil War medicine, cutting edge scholarship on our blog, or our video series. Are you looking for more of a personal touch? Consider booking a program with Museum staff under “Bring the Museum to You” below, or “Ask a Question” directly to our staff to have your query about Civil War medicine answered.

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The Unknown Dead

The unknown dead of Gettysburg inspired Salome Marsh to jot down a brief remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price on the fields of battle.

“Under the fascinating charm of the clear bugle notes” – Medicinal Civil War Music

During the Civil War soldiers and civilians alike turned to music not just as a distraction, but also for comforting reassurance.

Celebrating Thanksgiving in a Civil War Hospital

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.

Western red cedar raised beds with the newly planted herbs.

Reintroducing the Pry House Medicinal Garden

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

Clara Jones- Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

Too Old for the Trenches: The Post-War Years of Clara Jones Dye

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

A battle as seen by a reserve – Harper’s Weekly illustration of field hospital scene similar to one McCarter witnessed (Courtesy of the Library of Congress)

“Proper care and the exercise of a little patience” – The Medical Treatment of Private William McCarter

Private William McCarter's treatment after the battle of Fredericksburg is an excellent case study of Civil War medical care.

Tents of Camp Jonathan Letterman

Back to the Battlefield: Clara Jones at Gettysburg

Follow the journey of nurse Clara Jones in 1863 to Gettysburg and beyond.

Clara Barton hung this sign at the Missing Soldiers Office, announcing her work to the world (Courtesy of the General Services Administration)

Blazoned All Over The Country

After the American Civil War, Clara Barton led the search for over 40,000 missing soldiers ... including some who didn't want to be found.

Clara Jones worked aboard the pictured hospital steamer, the State of Maine, in August of 1862. Courtesy of the National Archives

Summer Vacation: Clara Jones and Her Full-Time Hospital Work

Schoolteacher Clara Jones engaged in full time hospital work in the summer of 1862.

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