Medicine of the Civil War

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  Dates & times
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  Category Adult Program
  Age Groups Adults
  Location Lindamood Room

 

At the time of the Civil War, the world of health care was about to be overturned. A discipline which had been based on folklore and magic was about to begin the switch to science-based medicine. Come and learn about this fascinating time in medical history. This program puts the healthcare of Civil War soldiers into perspective and explores the economic realities that played a role in battle deaths.