# Event Details

- **Event Name**: How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: When an assassin’s bullet struck James Garfield in July 1881, the battle to save the president’s life began. In the weeks that followed, doctors argued over how to treat the stricken executive. In the end, Dr. D. Willard Bliss, a former Civil War surgeon, took control of Garfield’s recovery and controversy has surrounded his role ever since. Historian Jake Wynn will discuss the history of Garfield’s recovery and how antiquated techniques learned by Dr. Bliss during his Civil War experience played a role in James Garfield’s death in September 1881.

Jake Wynn is the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at Visit Frederick and the former National Museum of Civil War Medicine Director of Interpretation. He is a 2015 graduate of Hood College, with degrees in history and communications arts. He has formerly worked with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, and the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area.

The presentation is included with admission to the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and FREE for NMCWM members.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/frederick/how-civil-war-medicine-killed-president-james-garfield/200029067192747
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 91

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Frederick
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
- **lat**: 39.41389
- **long**: -77.40943
- **full address**: 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield being held?
  - **A:** How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 48 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701.
- **Q**: Who is organizing How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield?
  - **A:** How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield is organized by National Museum of Civil War Medicine.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** How Civil War Medicine Killed President James Garfield is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Frederick, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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