Divided by Conflict.
Three sites, thousands of stories.
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Pry House Field Hospital Museum
Upcoming Programs
On Tour with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine at Harpers Ferry
Get ready to go “On Tour” with the National Museum of Civil War Medicine as they virtually take viewers to sites of medical importance at Harpers Ferry.
Learn MoreOne Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick with Museum docents
Learn MoreOne Vast Hospital – Civil War Walking Tour in Downtown Frederick
Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, and civilians who cared for 8,000 wounded soldiers in Downtown Frederick with Museum docents
Learn MoreSenna – A Sensational Laxative and Purgative
Discover how senna was used as a remedy during the Civil War era. It served as a more gentle laxative and purgative for Civil War soldiers.
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Civil War Medicinal Herb Garden – How Mint Was Used As A Remedy
Discover how mint was used as a remedy during the Civil War era. From its leaves, its oil, and the tinctures and lozenges they made, mint is a helpful plant.
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