COVID-19 and closures won’t stop us from sharing the incredible lessons we can learn from studying medical care during the Civil War!

Union soldiers training for the Ambulance Corps. Courtesy of the Library of Congress

Join us on Monday, September 28 at 1:00 PM on Facebook Live for a virtual program hosted by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. You can tune in live by visiting facebook.com/civilwarmed/live at the scheduled time.

Director of Interpretation Jake Wynn and Membership and Development Coordinator Kyle Dalton will discuss the life-saving use of ambulances during the Civil War by both sides. From the type of ambulance used in the field to how they were organized ambulances proved to be a hot topic of debate in our nation’s bloodiest conflict. Viewers can submit questions to Jake and Kyle in advance on Facebook or by email (jake.wynn@civilwarmed.org) or in the comment box as the program is happening.

Like these programs? Consider supporting our efforts by becoming a member or donating to the Museum! Your efforts ensure that we can continue sharing the story of Civil War medicine in this crucial time. In history, we can find hope amid our struggle against COVID-19.