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SUMMARY:One Vast Hospital - Downtown Frederick Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the incredible Civil War history in Downtown Frederick with expert guides from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. \nEvery Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 12:00 p.m. from April until September\, docents from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine will explain how Frederick became “One Vast Hospital.” Arguably the most trying moment in city’s history came after the Battle of Antietam in the fall of 1862. The town’s population doubled when 8\,000 wounded soldiers were delivered by ambulance to make-shift hospitals throughout Frederick. Walking tours last for an hour to an hour and a half. \nTickets are $15 and include admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in addition to the walking tour. Tickets are free for Museum members\, but you must still reserve your spot. Reservations will be accepted on a first come first served basis. \nContact Chris Reed at chris.reed@civilwarmed.org for more information.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/one-vast-hospital-downtown-frederick-walking-tour/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for a special Saturday Speaker Event with NMCWM author and volunteer Brad Stone who will be discussing his new book “Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War.” Dogs\, cats\, horses\, pigs\, camels\, bears\, badgers\, bald eagles\, silk worms\, and many other creatures played important roles during the American Civil War. “Hooves\, Paws\, and Claws for the Cause: Animals in the U.S. Civil War” tells the stories of these remarkable animals and the many ways they helped the soldiers and sailors they served with during the war. Stone will share some of his favorite stories from the book. A book signing will follow.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/hooves-paws-and-claws-for-the-cause-animals-in-the-u-s-civil-war/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for their Saturday Speaker Series with author Karen Stone. While helping catch President Abraham Lincoln’s killers\, the barge “Black Diamond” was rammed and sank in the Potomac River\, killing 87 men. In this talk\, Stone will unfold the story of this heroic pursuit that turned tragic. \nKaren Stone has been the Museum Division Manager for St. Mary’s County\, Md.\, where this event took place\, since 2017. A Lincoln fan and student of his assassination since childhood\, she was fascinated when she first heard about this story and its connection to Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth. She is the author of “Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer.”
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/shipwreck-on-the-potomac-disaster-in-pursuit-of-lincolns-killer/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History Pub Crawl: Downtown Frederick
DESCRIPTION:Uncover stories from Frederick’s Civil War nightlife on a historically-inspired pub crawl presented by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Jake Wynn – Public Historian \nCivil War soldiers loved Downtown Frederick for the same reasons we love it today. Stores hawking anything from clothing to home furnishing\, busy restaurants filled with hungry patrons\, and notorious drinking establishments. The bustling streets of Downtown Frederick in the 1860s were filled nightly with soldiers looking for a strong drink and night away from their concerns about the war. On the other side were the military authorities and local police seeking to stop the booming alcohol trade in Frederick. What played out was a cat-and-mouse game featuring drunken riots\, shoot-outs in the street\, and chaotic evenings under the glow of the city’s gaslights. \nThe tour will gather at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25/person and $20 for members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-pub-crawl-downtown-frederick/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine for History on Tap: Civil War Beer Tasting on Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 at 4:00pm. Sample Civil War-inspired beers\, hardtack\, and cookies while exploring the stories of the people\, places\, and themes they’re named for. A special Valentine’s Day event. Tickets are $20/person or $35/couple. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/history-on-tap-civil-war-beer-tasting/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield
DESCRIPTION:When an assassin’s bullet struck James Garfield in July 1881\, the battle to save the president’s life began. In the weeks that followed\, doctors argued over how to treat the stricken executive. In the end\, Dr. D. Willard Bliss\, a former Civil War surgeon\, took control of Garfield’s recovery and controversy has surrounded his role ever since. Historian Jake Wynn will discuss the history of Garfield’s recovery and how antiquated techniques learned by Dr. Bliss during his Civil War experience played a role in James Garfield’s death in September 1881. \nJake Wynn is the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at Visit Frederick and the former National Museum of Civil War Medicine Director of Interpretation. He is a 2015 graduate of Hood College\, with degrees in history and communications arts. He has formerly worked with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park\, and the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/how-civil-war-medicine-killed-president-james-garfield/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
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CREATED:20251017T132938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T132938Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas and the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on Sunday\, December 14 at 3:00 PM as volunteer Brad Stone\, portraying a Civil War Santa\, discusses the history behind the celebration of Christmas during the Civil War. The Civil War shaped the way we celebrate the holiday season in the United States in surprising ways. One of the most surprising is the depiction of Santa Claus\, as Civil War era illustrator Thomas Nast toyed with images of the jolly elf during the conflict that evolved into the Santa we know today in the United States.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/christmas-and-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
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SUMMARY:Frederick County Civil War Roundtable Meeting and Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Frederick County Civil War Roundtable as Carleton Young presents “The Vermont Brigade in the 6th Corps of the Army of the Potomac – Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War\,” at their November meeting. Imagine clearing out your family attic and discovering an enormous collection of letters written by two soldiers during the Civil War\, but not knowing why the letters were there. Faced with that situation\, Carleton Young spent more than a decade visiting battlefields and researching the two soldiers as well as other people who appear in the letters. The two brothers were members of the celebrated Vermont Brigade in the 6th Corps of the Army of the Potomac. In “Voices From the Attic: The Williamstown Boys in the Civil War\,” he tells the story of these two brothers who witnessed and made history by fighting in the Peninsula Campaign\, then at South Mountain\, Antietam\, Fredericksburg\, Chancellorsville\, Gettysburg\, Mine Run\, the Bristoe Campaign\, the Wilderness\, Petersburg\, and Cedar Creek. \nThis presentation is free for members and $5 suggested fee for non-members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-county-civil-war-roundtable-meeting-and-presentation-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
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CREATED:20250715T185907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T185907Z
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SUMMARY:Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of the Civil War\, many veterans struggled with lingering pain\, disabling illnesses\, and trauma. Old soldiers often turned to opioids to cope\, and thousands became addicted to opium and morphine. Jonathan S. Jones\, Assistant Professor of History at James Madison University\, will discuss his new book Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis. It investigates how the Civil War sparked an opioid epidemic among veterans\, how addiction affected their lives\, and what this crisis can teach us about the war’s unexpected aftershocks in the postwar decades. \nThis presentation is free with museum admission.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/opium-slavery-civil-war-veterans-and-americas-first-opioid-crisis/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195529Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nThis year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide. Click below to buy your ticket(s) today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-halloween-night-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025456
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SUMMARY:Haunted History Halloween Night at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on HALLOWEEN NIGHT! Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! Flash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. \nThis year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide. Click below to buy your ticket(s) today.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-halloween-night-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025456
CREATED:20250903T195112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T195112Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-4/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025456
CREATED:20250903T194716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T194716Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025456
CREATED:20250902T191143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T194832Z
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SUMMARY:Haunted History at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Starting on October 11th\, tour the most haunted building in Frederick – the National Museum of Civil War Medicine. Explore the building’s history amidst the darkened galleries and offices. On the tour\, staff and volunteers will share stories of Civil War embalmers\, the building’s most infamous tenants\, and their first-hand accounts of paranormal activity that have given the building its spooky reputation. In addition to a trip through the museum galleries\, the tour provides exclusive access to the third floor where numerous sightings have occurred. \n48 East Patrick Street was built in the 1830s. Before it became the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, the building was a furniture shop and a site of Civil War embalming\, as well as home to many Frederick residents and their businesses. The past still echoes through the halls of the building. The haunting sights\, sounds\, and sensations from the building have been reported for decades by the people who lived and worked in the building over many years. Join us to hear our staff and volunteers’ stories first-hand. \nYou are invited to bring your own cameras and ghost-finding apps – who knows what you’ll capture! \nFlash photography and LIVE streaming are prohibited. Tours will be given on October 11\, 18\, 25\, and 26 from 5:00-6:30PM. This year we are offering two special Halloween tours on Friday\, October 31 from 5:00-7:30 and 7:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. During these special Halloween night tours\, you’ll have additional time to tour the galleries without a guide.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/haunted-history-at-the-national-museum-of-civil-war-medicine/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T025456
CREATED:20250915T192826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T192826Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Author John Rees will examine the role of Black Americans\, free and enslaved\, in the regiments of the Continental Army. Black troops served in nearly every Continental regiment\, and even relatively large numbers served in southern regiments. The greatest number served alongside their White comrades in integrated units. Rees will discuss Black soldiers’ acceptance\, service\, and experiences during and after the war for American independence. African American women with the army will also be discussed\, including a rare Connecticut soldier’s letter sent home to his wife who also spent time in camp. \nJohn U. Rees\, is a lifelong resident of Bucks County\, Pa.\, and has been writing for almost 40 years on the experiences of common soldiers and women in the armies of the American Revolution. He has authored more than 200 articles\, most available free online. His first book\, ‘They Were Good Soldiers’: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army\, 1775-1783 was published in 2019; his second\, titled Don Troiani’s Black Soldiers in America’s Wars\, 1754-1865\, was published in January 2025. \nThe presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and FREE for NMCWM members.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/america-250-speaker-series/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeparting 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. \nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:\n– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus\n– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent\n– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated\n– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick\n– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nDEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nTICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) \nHOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-a-bus-tour-of-the-historic-city-4/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:“A Wonderful Tenacity of Life”: The Story of Old Baldy\, General George Meade’s Trusted Warhorse
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jennifer Murray explores the life\, death\, and commemoration of Old Baldy\, General George G. Meade’s warhorse. Meade purchased the horse in September 1861 and rode him through the spring of 1864. The faithful steed was wounded at least five times and was once described by Meade as having a “wonderful tenacity of life.” Arguably no Civil War mount accumulated a record of service as distinguished as Old Baldy. \nMurray is a history professor at Shepherd University and the director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. \nThis presentation is free with museum admission.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/a-wonderful-tenacity-of-life-the-story-of-old-baldy-general-george-meades-trusted-warhorse/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T130000
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SUMMARY:‘When Hell Came to Sharpsburg’: Author Talk With Steven Cowie
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Museum of Civil War Medicine on the Antietam National Battlefield on Friday\, September 12\, at 1:00 p.m. for a special presentation by author Steven Cowie about his book “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg: The Battle of Antietam and Its Impact on the Civilians Who Called It Home.” Cowie will look at the impacts of the Battle of Antietam on the local civilian population\, including the Pry family. His talk will be presented in the Pry Barn\, which served as a field hospital after the battle. The Pry Barn is located at: 18906 Shepherdstown Pike Keedysville\, MD 21756 This will be a pay-what-you-please program.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/when-hell-came-to-sharpsburg-author-talk-with-steven-cowie/
LOCATION:Pry House Barn\, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike\, Keedysville\, Maryland\, 21756
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeparting 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. \nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:\n– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus\n– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent\n– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated\n– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick\n– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nDEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nTICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) \nHOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-a-bus-tour-of-the-historic-city-3/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing,Tours
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SUMMARY:Disguised and Determined: Women Who Fought in the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Speaker Series: Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller \nThere are hundreds of documented cases of women who fought disguised as men during the Civil War. Tracey McIntire and Audrey Scanlan-Teller\, PhD will discuss and share documentation of some of the more fascinating women and what motivated them to fight alongside men. \nTracey McIntire earned her BA in English at Rivier College in Nashua\, New Hampshire. She is Lead Educator at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, site administrator at the Pry House Field Hospital Museum and an interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield. Since 2008\, she has portrayed a woman soldier at living history events. \nAudrey Scanlan-Teller earned her MA and PhD in art history at the University of Delaware. Since 2005\, she has portrayed a Civil War enlisted soldier for historical interpretive demonstrations\, a portrayal that compelled her to study the women soldiers of the Civil War. Dr. Scanlan-Teller is an active interpretive volunteer at Antietam National Battlefield Park and a small business owner.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/disguised-and-determined-women-who-fought-in-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:Frederick in the Civil War: A Bus Tour of the Historic City
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeparting 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. \nTOUR HIGHLIGHTS:\n– Explore Frederick’s Civil War history through a medical lens aboard a restored 1966 double-decker bus\n– Hear expert narration from a professional museum docent\n– Visit key sites where wounded soldiers were treated\n– A unique educational experience in the heart of historic Frederick\n– Every ticket includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nDEPARTS FROM: The National Museum of Civil War Medicine \nTICKET PRICE: $39 per person (includes admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine) \nHOW TO BOOK: Spots are limited — join us for an unforgettable ride through the past — where history meets healing.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/frederick-in-the-civil-war-a-bus-tour-of-the-historic-city-2/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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SUMMARY:The First Cut: A Railroad Accident\, an Amputation\, and a Firestorm in Congress
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Speaker Series! Popular history tells us that young Confederate James Hanger endured the first amputation of the Civil War in June 1861. But Historian Jon-Erik Gilot will explain that history discounts the tragic story of William Parker\, a conductor on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad who lost both legs several days prior to Hanger\, and who struggled for decades for recognition and compensation. \nJon-Erik Gilot is the Curator at the Captain Thomas Espy Grand Army of the Republic Post\, Carnegie\, Pa.\, and a contributing historian at Emerging Civil War. He works as a corporate archivist in Wheeling\, West Virginia. \nThis presentation is free with museum admission.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/the-first-cut-a-railroad-accident-an-amputation-and-a-firestorm-in-congress/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T150000
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SUMMARY:Reimagining War’s Reality: A Consideration of Photographs of Antietam’s Dead
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Speaker Series: Dr. James Broomall \nHistorian and Professor Jim Broomall will take a new look at the famous images of dead soldiers on the Antietam battlefield. The standard tale is that Americans were shocked by these photographs and their stark depiction of war. But Dr. Broomall will look at other types of contemporary depictions such as lithographs\, to reconsider this assessment. \nDid the photographs of the Antietam dead truly “bring home” the “reality and earnestness of war”? The now-famous “New York Times” review\, “Pictures of the Dead at Antietam\,” is oft quoted and has become a lasting symbol of how Civil War-era Americans reacted to images of wartime dead. Professor Broomall will call this orthodoxy into question and challenge the audience to more fully consider the Antietam photographs’ varied meanings through a broader discussion of lithographs\, postmortem images\, and contemporary source materials. By so doing\, we will together reimagine the reality of war. \nThe presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
URL:https://heartofthecivilwar.org/event/reimagining-wars-reality-a-consideration-of-photographs-of-antietams-dead/
LOCATION:National Museum of Civil War Medicine\, 48 E. Patrick St.\, Frederick\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ongoing
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