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
Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit
The “Faces of Civil War Nurses” exhibit, a collaboration with Military Images magazine, will be on display at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, from February 14, 2026, through May 9, 2026. The…
Learn More
History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting
Join us for History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 4:00pm. We invite you to sample Civil War-inspired beers, hardtack, and cookies while exploring the stories of the people, places, and themes…
Learn More
Civil War Prisons and Trauma: Andersonville, PTSD, EMDR, and Self Care
This interactive presentation will blend the fields of history, science and psychology with an in-depth look into the trauma of captivity at the horrific Andersonville Prison during the Civil War. How did prisoners cope with their deadly environment?…
Learn More
I Can See Clearly Now: An Examination of Light During the Civil War
One of the most important but often overlooked natural resources of the Civil War was light.
[More]
Struggling to be Heard: Civil War Veterans and Deafness
Not all Civil War veterans had visible disabilities.
[More]
Sea-Voyage Ginger Snaps = Spicy Hardtack
Our staff culinary historian shares a vintage recipe
[More]
Stick ‘Em with the Pointy End: Bayonet Wounds in the Civil War
While less than 1 percent of Civil War wounds were from bayonets, they were difficult to treat.
[More]
