John Lustrea will present his research on Union medical care at the Battle of Seven Pines on the 160th anniversary of the battle.
by David Price
Civil War surgeons
John Lustrea will talk with Kyle Dalton about his research of Civil War surgeries on both sides that were conducted without anesthesia, and why this was a rare occurrence.
Research by the Museum’s Kyle Dalton shows that unanesthetized surgery in the Civil War was extremely rare.
Read about Surgeon William Child’s first experience of war at the Battle of Antietam – the bloodiest day in American history.
Director of Interpretation Jake Wynn will discuss the medical career of Dr. Samuel W. Crawford and his role in the siege and battle at Fort Sumter in 1861.
Join John Lustrea and Professor Peter Carmichael as they take a live close look at several primary sources related to Civil War medicine.
The NMCWM education team will gather on the eve of the 2020 election to discuss how politics played a role in Civil War medical practice.
Read how wounded soldiers were cared for after one of the first major battles of the Civil War – Wilson’s Creek – fought outside Springfield Missouri.
Join Director of Interpretation, Jake Wynn, as he gives a detailed look at the innovation of Dr. Letterman in a Facebook Live video.
