
ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library will host a free virtual presentation from Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum on Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 PM. Marcy Engleman, Senior Museum Educator, will present “Civil War Medicine”. Philadelphia’s museum of medical history brings us this closer look at the role and practice of medicine during the United States Civil War. Hear about the unprecedented medical and surgical advancements of the Civil War, from mobile hospitals and ambulances, to the establishment of medical specialties, and learn about the impact on modern medicine.
This event is free and open to the public and will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/civil-war-medicine or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.