Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865, 31 May | Event in Chicago | AllEvents

Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865

International Museum of Surgical Science

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Sat, 31 May, 2025 Onwards

International Museum of Surgical Science

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Date & Location

Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00)

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International Museum Of Surgical Science

1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States

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Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865
Join us for a special presentation by the 17th Corps Field Hospital for informative sessions on historical surgical practices!

About this Event


Surgeons of the Civil War:
Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865


May 31-June 1, 2025


Join us on May 31st and June 1st for a special IMSS event! We are excited to welcome back the 17th Corps Field Hospital for two days of demonstrations and displays aimed at sharing the realities of surgery and medicine during the American Civil War.


(Please note the schedule of demonstrations is subject to change)


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The day will feature...

  • A "Touch Table" where Museum-goers will be able to pickup and hold historical items.
  • Weather instruments! Surgeons of the Civil War often moonlighted as meteorologists.
  • A display of surgical instruments from 1860-1865
  • Displays of Civil War era medicine where you can discuss the efficacy of period concoctions with the pharmacist.
  • An undertaker who will share the instruments needed for embalming - and he'll bring along his origninal cooling table too!




Admission

We're offering special rates for this event! Admission costs cover your entire visit to the Museum - come for the Civil War Era surgery, stay for the x-rays and more!

Early Bird Sales (Ends 5/15/2025):

$20 - GA

$15 - Students, Seniors, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in)

$13 - Children

Family Early Bird Special Package - $55 for a family of two adults and up to 3 children!

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Admission Starting 5/16/25 and at Door:

$25 - GA

$18 - $16 - Students, Seniors, Military & Educators (Valid ID will be requested at check-in)

$15 - Children





Saturday


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Surgical Demonstration - Anesthesia

Info: A demonstration showcasing Civil War Era Anesthesia of the patient.



🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Surgical Techniques

Info: Demonstration of surgical techniques during pre-Germ Theory age.



🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Embalming

Info: Demonstration of the embalming process if the patient dies during the operation.  



🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Anesthesia

Info: A demonstration showcasing Civil War Era Anesthesia of the patient.



🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Surgical Techniques

Info: Demonstration of surgical techniques during pre-Germ Theory age.



🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Enbalming

Info: Demonstration of the embalming process if the patient dies during the operation.  



Sunday


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Surgical Demonstration - Anesthesia

Info: A demonstration showcasing Civil War Era Anesthesia of the patient.



🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Surgical Techniques

Info: Demonstration of surgical techniques during pre-Germ Theory age.



🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Embalming

Info: Demonstration of the embalming process if the patient dies during the operation.  



🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Anesthesia

Info: A demonstration showcasing Civil War Era Anesthesia of the patient.



🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Surgical Techniques

Info: Demonstration of surgical techniques during pre-Germ Theory age.



🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Surgical Demonstration - Enbalming

Info: Demonstration of the embalming process if the patient dies during the operation.  




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Ticket Info

Tickets for Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865 can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
Early Bird - GA 23 USD
Early Bird - Child 16 USD
Early Bird - Senior, Student, Educator, Military 18 USD
Early Bird Family Package 61 USD
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International Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, United States

Just a heads up!

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Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865, 31 May | Event in Chicago | AllEvents
Surgeons of the Civil War: Surgery & Medicine from 1861-1865
Sat, 31 May, 2025 Onwards
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