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Clarksville’s Fort Defiance Interpretive Center to host Civil War Medical Display

Clarksville Parks and RecreationClarksville, TN – The Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, located at 120 Duncan Street, will host a medical display Saturday, May 24th from 10:00am to 5:00pm.

The exhibit will feature presentations by Mark Britton and include a collection of medical items used during the 19th century to include necessary tools for blood-letting, various surgical procedures and preparation of period medicinal products.

Civil War Medical Display at Fort Defiance Civil War Park on Saturday, May 24th.
Civil War Medical Display at Fort Defiance Civil War Park on Saturday, May 24th.

In addition, visitors can explore the well preserved outer earthen works, powder magazine, and gun platforms.

As well as tour the permanent indoor exhibit which includes the 18-minute film, “Crossroads of Change 1861-1865”.

For a more information, please visit www.cityofclarksville.com or call 931.472.3351.

Civil War Medical Display

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