Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway
National Museum of Civil War Medicine, MD

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine presents one of Frederick’s key roles in the conflict: a major hospital center for the North and South. Bringing this history to life, the museum houses examples of medical equipment, tools, prostheses, uniforms, and other related artifacts as well as a renowned library. Events, tours, and educational opportunities are also available at the museum.

Frederick is a fitting home for the museum because this area served as a hospital center throughout the war with all churches, public facilities, and many private homes utilized for the care of the wounded and dying of both armies. The Federal Army established US General Hospital #1 here in Frederick. Everything began with the nearby battles of South Mountain and Antietam in September of 1862 and continued with the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, as well as the Battle of Monocacy just south of Frederick City in July 1864.