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War So Terrible: Living History Event

Mar 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - Mar 19, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

WAR SO TERRIBLE- MEDICAL LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM

March 18 through March 19
Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
5466 Harper House Road
Four Oaks, NC 27524
Compare and contrast the treatment received by soldiers during the Civil War with the treatment that our wounded warriors now receive by viewing examples of modern military field hospitals. Then tour the Harper House to learn about Civil War era medicine. The program will also feature artillery, infantry, and home-front demonstrations throughout both days.10:00-4:00.
Nighttime Hospital Tours: Saturday Evening Only (March 18) The Harper House and grounds will be transformed back in time to the XIV Corps field hospital as it may have looked on that first night of the battle, 152 years ago. Tour guides will lead visitors on a historical journey as they search for loved ones that were injured in the fighting. Tickets may only be purchased the day of the event. Due to the graphic nature of this program, parental discretion is advised.

(910) 594-0789

Details

Start:
Mar 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am
End:
Mar 19, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
Website:
http://johnstoncountyevents.com/#!/101499-war-so-terrible-medical-living-history-program