Discover the terrible medical conditions in Andersonville prison through the eyes of one Southern surgeon – Dr. John M. Howell
by David Price
Civil War
Disease killed more soldiers in the Civil War than battle injuries. This blog post examines specific outbreaks of one disease, yellow fever, in Key West.
Dr. Guy Hasegawa will discuss the artificial limb programs developed for disabled soldiers in the Civil War era on November 8, 2018.
Read about the experience of one wounded Union soldier after the battle of Chancellorsville. Rice Bull described the terrible scenes.
Inspired by Civil War medicine, artist Michael Benevenia created sculptures that explore hard truths about America’s bloodiest conflict and its legacy.
The program, in Middletown, VA, will feature descriptions of medical care at the Battle of Cedar Creek and an amputation demonstration.
Discover how Union surgeons of Cloud Springs Hospital cared for patients even after they were captured by Confederate cavalry.
Read how the Stickley family table went from family gathering place to Civil War operating table at the Battle of Cedar Creek.
On Saturdays and Sundays at 3 PM, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became One Vast Hospital during the Civil War
