Civil War Reenactment at the Medical Museum! October 3, 2009

The grounds of the nation’s medical museum will be transformed into a living history experience of Regular Army life during the Civil War. Displays on Civil War medicine and the role of the Sanitary Commission will be available along with exhibits on camp life, infantry drilling exercises and 19th century weapons displays. Children will enjoy hands-on activities such as building a replica of the hospital ship USS Red Rover, making a medical unit flag and creating a pin-hole camera. Performances by the Federal City Brass Band.

The reenactment is made possible by members of the 3rd U.S. Regular Infantry Reenactors.

While visiting the reenactment, visitors are encouraged to tour the Museum's permanent exhibition "To Bind Up the Nation's Wounds: Medicine During the Civil War." NMHM was founded in 1862 to study battlefield medicine in order to improve the care of the soldier.

The event will take place on the west grounds of the museum and in the museum galleries. This family event is open to the Walter Reed community and the general public.

Cost: FREE.

Free parking available. Photo ID required.

For more information: nmhminfo@afip.osd.mil or (202) 782-2673

Official Website: http://www.nmhm.washingtondc.museum