The National Museum of Civil War Medicine Events
May 19, 2012
Garden Party
Join the staff at the Pry House for a “garden party” to prepare the nineteenth century-style kitchen and medicinal garden.
Pry House Field Hospital Museum Opens
- Saturday, May 5th, 2012 • 11:00 AM – Sunday, May 6th, 2012 • 5:00 PM
The Pry House Field Hospital Museum (PHFHM) at Antietam National Battlefield opens its 2012 season. The PHFHM features exhibits on the development of the Union Army’s field hospital system under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Letterman, and the impact of the battle upon Antietam civilians. The house was used by Dr. Letterman and General George B. McClellan as their headquarters. President Abraham Lincoln visited mortally wounded Gen. Israel Richardson at the house in October 1862. The large bank barn adjacent to the house was used as a 2nd Corps field hospital, and is open to visitors. The Museum also includes a nineteenth century kitchen and medicinal garden, showcasing period herbs and vegetables. For a complete listing of programs and events, call 301-695-1864
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