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National Museum of Civil War Medicine

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Upcoming Programs

Professor Katy Shively and her book "Nature's Civil War"
Nature’s Civil War: Common Soldiers and the Environment in 1862 Virginia
June 1 @ 1:00 pm

Jake Wynn will talk with Professor Katy Shively about her award winning book “Nature’s Civil War: Common Soldiers and the Environment in 1862 Virginia.”

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Thomas Morris and his book Mystery of the Exploding Teeth
“Mystery of the Exploding Teeth” – A Conversation with Thomas Morris
June 3 @ 1:00 pm

Kyle Dalton will talk with medical historian Thomas Morris about his work which details the strangest cases of Civil War medicine.

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Facebook Live – Irish Soldiers in the Civil War with Damian Shiels
June 5 @ 1:00 pm

John Lustrea will talk with historian Damian Shiels about his extensive research about the experience of Irish emigrants in the Civil War.

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Remembrance and Recovery: Maryland’s Civil War Veterans

Learn how Maryland veterans from both sides dealt with their wartime experineces (from wounds to finding new work) after returning home.

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Mercy on the Mississippi: Diversity on the Red Rover Hospital Ship

Read about the conclusion of the USS Red Rover’s hospital ship service as well as the diverse crew members that cared for the wounded throughout the war.

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