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Civil War

January 2, 2018 by David Price

Tracy Evans explores the incredibly vibrant history of the land just south of Frederick, Maryland.

Tagged With: African American, African American History, Civil War, First Saturday, Frederick, Maryland, Monocacy, Monocacy Junction, Monocacy National Battlefield, Tracy Evans

January 2, 2018 by David Price

Find out more about the natural remedies used to treat illness during the Civil War with Greg Susla.

Tagged With: Civil War, First Saturday, Garden, Greg Susla, herbs, History of Medicine, medicinal garden, National Museum of Civil War Medicine

December 16, 2017 by David Price

Learn about Civil War medicine from the comfort of home at the annual Historical Interpreters Workshop Presented by the Blue and Gray Hospital Association.

Tagged With: Civil War, Civil War Medicine, Digital Program, Historical Interpreters Workshop, Living Historians, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Workshop

December 1, 2017 by David Price Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Civilians, Hospitals, Medical Staff, Medicine And Drugs, Soldiers, Soldiers Life, Technology Tagged With: Catherine Bateson, Civil War, Civil War Medicine, civil war music, Jonathan Lewis Whittaker, Robert E. Lee, William Corby

November 19, 2017 by David Price Leave a Comment

As the Civil War’s bloodiest year came to its close, citizens and soldiers alike realized they had a lot to be thankful for despite the dreary situation.

Filed Under: Civilians, Hospitals, Medical Staff, Nutrition, Soldiers, Women Tagged With: Civil War, Civil War Hospitals, Frederick, Frederick History, Robert F. Weir, Robert H. Williams, Thanksgiving

November 1, 2017 by David Price

Join us as we introduce the partnership between the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Tenth Ward Distilling Company on December 7!

Tagged With: Brandy, Brinton's Brandy, Civil War, Downtown Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Tenth Ward

September 28, 2017 by David Price Leave a Comment

Clara Jones- Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

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

Filed Under: Civilians, Hospitals, Medical Staff, Soldiers, Women Tagged With: brandy station, Civil War, Civil War Hospitals, Civil War Medicine, Clara Barton, Clara Jones, Cornelia Hancock, National Association of Army Nurses of the Civil War, Women, Women's History

September 26, 2017 by David Price

Photo of a 19th century surgical kit-Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

Watch as a skilled medical historian amputates a (model) leg using Civil War-era surgical tools.

Tagged With: Amputation, Amputee, Civil War, Civil War Medicine, Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

September 14, 2017 by David Price Leave a Comment

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)

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

Filed Under: Hospitals, Medical Equipment, Medical Staff, Medicine And Drugs, Soldiers, Soldiers Life, Technology Tagged With: Catherine Bateson, Civil War, Civil War Hospitals, Civil War Medicine, Fredericksburg, Irish Brigade, My Life with the Irish Brigade, William McCarter

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