History Lecture: Medical Heroism in Alexandria

Monday, September 17 / 7pm

During the Civil War, Alexandria became a Union occupied logistics and medical center. During the Civil War, The Athenaeum was employed as a Union hospital for a short time and later as the Headquarters of the Union Commissary General. Alexandria Historian Tom Schultz will discuss the heroism and challenges that doctors and nurses experienced in ministering to the wounded in Alexandria and the advances in women’s rights and medical science as a result of their efforts. FREE

The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria VA 22314 703-548-0035