National Museum of Civil War Medicine

This museum portrays, through exhibits, how coping with sickness and death during the Civil War ushered in a new era of medical treatment; displays included a re-creation of a medical officer's tent. During the Civil War, hundreds of thousands of soldiers marched through this busy crossroads on America's first National Road as well as the first railroad, witnessing three Confederate invasions, 38 skirmishes and two major battles (South Mountain and Monocacy). Frederick epitomized the tragedy, turmoil and sacrifice that attended four desperate years of fighting.

Forty-five minute docent guided tours are available for all age groups; tours can be arranged Monday-Sunday with two weeks notice required. Tour and outreach programs offered by the Museum deal with the evolution of medical practices which occurred as a result of this historic war; the museum also sponsors an on-site gift shop. The museum is open daily; closed major holidays.

Location: PO Box 470, 48 E Patrick Street, Frederick Maryland 21705 Telephone 301-695-1864

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