Civil War Medicine and “Send in the Marines” Events Offered by Beaufort District Collection

The Beaufort District Collection (BDC) participates in the Reconstruction Era Living History Encampment and highlights military history in March.

Event Name: “Civil War Medicine: What They Never Told You”

Short Description of Event: Re-enactor Dave Smoot shares the real story of Civil War medicine based on medical practices and manuals of the period throughout the day. Co-sponsor: Beaufort History Museum.

Time and Date of Event: Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 9 am – 4:30 pm

Location of Event: BDC@ Beaufort Branch, 1st floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

Price of Event: Free; Ages 12 - Adults

Contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468, gracec@bcgov.net

Website: beaufortcountylibrary.org

Event Name: “Send in the Marines”

Short Description of Event: Dave Smoot explains the role Parris Island played in preparing to go “Hang the Kaiser” as the United States enters World War I.

Time and Date of Event: Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 1:00 PM

Location of Event: BDC@ Beaufort Branch, 1st floor, 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

Price of Event: Free; Ages 12 - Adults

Contact info: Grace Cordial, 843-255-6468, gracec@bcgov.net

Website: beaufortcountylibrary.org