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Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of Historic Frederick

Ongoing Opportunities

  • Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm

  • National Museum of Civil War Medicine

    48 E. Patrick St.
    Frederick, MD 21701

  • Website
    301-695-1864
    $

Step back in time aboard a vintage 1966 double-decker bus for a fascinating one-hour journey through Downtown Frederick, exploring the city’s critical role in the Civil War and the evolution of battlefield medicine.

Departing from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, this guided tour is led by a professional docent who will share gripping stories of local hospitals, heroic caregivers, and the medical innovations that emerged from wartime necessity. As you roll through historic streets and landmarks, you’ll gain insight into the challenges faced by doctors, nurses, and soldiers alike during one of the most pivotal periods in American history.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus
Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent
Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated
A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick
Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine

TICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine). Please register at the link above.