Amputations were the most common surgical operation performed during the American Civil War. Join us for a discussion and demonstration and find out why.
by David Price
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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
For some, the horrors of the Civil War brought out the better angels of their nature Others, not so much. On June 3, we will explore these stories.
Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick with Museum docent Brad Stone
September 17, 1862 has gone down as the ‘Bloodiest Day in American History.’ But what happened the next day? Join us at the Pry House on May 21 to find out.
Dr. Ashley Bowen will discuss her research into Dr. Jacob Mendes Da Costa’s work with a “peculiar functional disorder” he called irritable heart.
You can’t have Civil War medicine without alcohol. Join us for an evening of wine and history on Friday, February 17th for a unique “After Hours” experience.
Explore the National Museum of Civil War Medicine with museum volunteers and living historians from the Blue and Gray Hospital Association on December 14.
Clara Barton believed everyone should be able to get an education: male or female, black or white, rich or poor. Over 150 years later, Teaching for Change continues that fight.
