Organization Type: Museum Address: 48 East Patrick Street, P.O. Box 470 City: Frederick State Or Province: Maryland Zip / Postal Code: 21701 Country: United States Telephone Number: 301-695-1864 Fax Number: 301-695-6823 Abstract: Dedicated to telling the medical story of the Civil War – a story of care and healing, courage and devotion amidst the death and destruction of America’s bloodiest war. It is also a story of major advances that have had a lasting impact on modern medicine. The NMCWM has nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibit space on two floors, divided into nine spacious galleries. The galleries feature life-like displays depicting medically-related scenes, display cases housing a collection of over 1,500 original artifacts, and information panels discussing various aspects of Civil War medicine. Holdings: Extensive collection of books related to Civil War Medicine. Contact Name, Title: George Wunderlich, Executive Director Contact Telephone Number: 301-695-1864 Contact Email Address: director@civilwarmed.org Web Site: http://www.civilwarmed.org Collection Subject Strengths: History of Medicine, History of Military/Naval Medicine
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