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Civil War nurses

December 2, 2024 by Tracey McIntire

Learn about the legend of Bridget Divers–Civil War soldier/nurse

Filed Under: People Tagged With: Bridget Divers, Civil War nurses, Irish Biddy, Women Soldiers

January 30, 2023 by Tracey McIntire

For a special National Nurse’s Day event, historian Elaine Kessinger will discuss the evolving roles of female nurses in the Civil War.

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August 2, 2022 by Tracey McIntire

Learn about Carrie Cutter, the first female nurse to die during the Civil War.

Filed Under: Civilians, Hospitals, Medical Staff, Soldiers, Women Tagged With: Carrie Cutter, Civil War Medicine, Civil War nurses

July 27, 2020 by David Price

John Lustrea will talk with Director of Research Terry Reimer about the research projects happening at the museum and how you can get involved.

Tagged With: Civil War Medicine, Civil War nurses, Civil War surgeon, Facebook Live, John Lustrea, Terry Reimer

June 10, 2020 by David Price

Nurse Anna Bell tends to Civil War Soliders

Jake Wynn will talk with hisorian Ron Coddington about his forthcoming book on Civil War nurses based off an incredible collection of original images.

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April 15, 2020 by David Price

John Lustrea will talk with Melissa DeVelvis about how Civil War nurses wrote about trauma. Send us your questions in advance on Facebook or by email

Tagged With: Civil War Medicine, Civil War nurses, Cornelia Hancock, Facebook Live, Melissa DeVelvis, Trauma

March 26, 2020 by David Price

Education Coordinator John Lustrea will discuss women nurses of the Civil War. Send us your questions in advance on Facebook or by email

Tagged With: Civil War Medicine, Civil War nurses, Clara Jones, John Lustrea

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