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Invisible Wounds: A Perspective on Mental Health Issues During the Civil War

Posted on: April 9th, 2021

Learn about the extreme psychological stress suffered by the average Civil War soldier and how it compared to modern soldier’s experience.

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The First Year: Frederick in 1861 – First Saturday Walking Tour

Posted on: April 3rd, 2021

Experience the history of Frederick during the Civil War’s first tumultuous year on this First Saturday walking tour either in person or digitally.

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Digital Program: Beasts of Burden – Animals and the Civil War

Posted on: January 22nd, 2021
A photo of a Union artillery battery with its horses- Civil War Medicine Museum

NMCWM volunteer Brad Stone will discuss the intriguing history of animals used in the Civil War and their profound impact on the military then and now.

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Facebook Live – Hospital Stewards in the Civil War with Dr. William Campbell

Posted on: January 8th, 2021
Stewards- Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

Discover the role played by hospital stewards, a critical cog in the Civil War health care system at this Facebook Live event with Dr. William Campbell.

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Facebook Live – Raising the White Flag: How Surrender Defined the Civil War

Posted on: October 9th, 2020

Join historian David Silkenat as he discusses his new book, Raising the White Flag, which examines how surrender defined the American Civil War.

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Jewish Americans and the Civil War

Posted on: September 7th, 2020
Chickamauga- Civil War Medicine Museum

Digitally join NMCWM volunteer Brad Stone as he examines the important roles that Jewish Americans played during the Civil War on September 7 at 4:00 PM

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Digital Historical Interpreters Workshop Presented by the Blue and Gray Hospital Association

Posted on: August 29th, 2020

Learn about Civil War medicine from the comfort of home at the annual Historical Interpreters Workshop Presented by the Blue and Gray Hospital Association.

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Virtual Q&A – Clara Jones: A Forgotten Civil War Nurse

Posted on: May 8th, 2020

John Lustrea will tell the incredible story of Clara Jones – a forgotten Civil War nurse – on Facebook Live on May 8 at 1:00 PM.

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Virtual Q&A on Facebook Live – Ambulances and Stretcher Bearers

Posted on: March 25th, 2020
Alfred Waud sketch - Civilian volunteers assisting the wounded on the Antietam battlefield

Membership and Development Coordinator Kyle Dalton will discuss ambulances and stretcher bearers of the Civil War. Send us your questions in advance on Facebook

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One Vast Hospital – Downtown Frederick’s Civil War Hospitals

Posted on: February 8th, 2020
Frederick Maryland 1862-Civil War Medicine & Clara Barton Museum

NMCWM Director of Research Terry Reimer will discuss her research into Frederick’s Civil War hospital sites in a special presentation.

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