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Stretchers Used By the Union Army in the Civil War

Posted on: July 22nd, 2020

In this post, we explore some of the most prominent stretcher models that were widely used or the most creative in their approach during the Civil War

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Germ Theory from Antiquity to the Antebellum Period

Posted on: June 29th, 2020

Although germ theory hadn’t been discovered by the start of the Civil War, many throughout history had gotten closer than you might think.

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Confederate Use of Anesthesia in the Civil War

Posted on: June 8th, 2020

Kyle Dalton concludes the two part series about anesthesia in the Civil War by focusing on the Confederate experience with it.

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An Infinite Blessing: Anesthesia and the Civil War, Part 1

Posted on: June 2nd, 2020

Read about the history of anesthesia leading up to and during the Civil War. Rather than biting the bullet, anesthesia was more common than you might think.

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Remembrance and Recovery: Maryland’s Civil War Veterans

Posted on: May 27th, 2020

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

Posted on: May 22nd, 2020

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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Mercy on the Mississippi: The USS Red Rover Hospital Ship

Posted on: May 21st, 2020

Read about the extensive service on the Mississippi River of one of the most famous hospital ships of the Civil War – the USS Red Rover.

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“Swearing and Praying” – Medical Care After the Wilderness

Posted on: May 7th, 2020

Read about medical care after the Battle of the Wilderness where medical personnel had to contend with fires and dense underbrush.

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“A Scene Not Easily Forgotten”: The US Christian Commission at Antietam

Posted on: April 24th, 2020

Read about the US Christian Commission’s heroic response to the bloodiest day in American history – The Battle of Antieam

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A Trip to the Civil War Dentist with F. Scott Fitzgerald

Posted on: April 21st, 2020

20th century writer F. Scott Fitzgerald was a Civil War buff. Discover what his short stories reveal about Civil War dentistry.

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48 East Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
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437 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
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18906 Shepherdstown Pike
Keedysville, MD 21756
(301) 432-6352
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The Pry House is closed for the 2020 season due to NPS guidelines
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