Opening June 4 through October 30, 2010!
"Surviving Behind the Lines: Civil War Medicine in Middle Tennessee"

Funded in part by the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area, this exhibit  examines how medical practice evolved during the Civil War. The exhibit will feature rare period medical artifacts and specimens that highlight the stories of soldiers and civilians caught in America's greatest crisis. Regular Admission.

K-12 School Programs for "Surviving Behind the Lines: Civil War Medicine in Middle Tennessee" available now through October 30, 2010

The hour-long program can accommodate up to three classes and includes a role-playing component.  The program addresses science, math, social studies, and health education student performance indicators for 5th and 8th grades.  Students and teachers are admitted free.

Download the "Surviving Behind the Lines" teacher's guide with lesson plans here

Contact programspecialist@clementrailroadmuseum.org or 615-446-0500 for information and to make reservations.

Can't make it to the museum?  Museum staff can bring a program about the exhibit to your classroom.  Contact us for details.

Minie' Balls and Morphine: Exhibiting Civil War Medicine
Tuesday, September 14, 6:30p.m.
Rob DeHart, curator of "Surviving Behind the Lines: Civil War Medicine in Middle Tennessee," offers an insider's look at the exhibit.  Featured will be stories and images of Tennessee medical artifacts that were not used in the exhibit.

Civil War Medicine Homeschool Days
Fridays September 10 & October 1, 10:30a.m.
The program is primarily geared for 5th and 8th grades, but all ages are welcome.  Students and teachers admitted free. Optional $2 per child craft fee.  Reservations required.

For more information, contact the Museum at 615-446-0500 or by email at ClementINFO@clementrailroadmuseum.org.