Extras

Cast and Characters

Cast and Characters

Meet the people who bring Mercy Street to life.

QUIZ: Civil War Medicine

QUIZ: Civil War Medicine

Test your knowledge of Civil War medical advances — from the "father of emergency medicine" to "biting the bullet."

Photos

Photos

Dive deeper into the series with these photo galleries.

Mercy Street Revealed: A Blog

Mercy Street Revealed: A Blog

Take a step back in time with Mercy Street's episode recap blog written by the show's historical consultants.

Behind the Scenes: Costumes, Sets and Props

Behind the Scenes: Costumes, Sets and Props

Meet Mercy Street's costume designer, prop master, set decorator and production designer.

Mercy Street Revealed Blog Posts

Blood Transfusions During the American Civil War

Last Updated by Shauna Devine on

Shauna Devine, Ph.D., delves into how developing ideas about science shaped research and experimental medicine during the Civil War.

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Charlotte Jenkins is the Metaphorical Balm in Gilead

Last Updated by Audrey Davis on

Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the significance of a new character in Season 2, Charlotte Jenkins, based off of the historic figure Harriet Jacobs.

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Mercy Street Season 2, Episode 1 GIF Recap

Last Updated by Mercy Street Editor on

Catch up on the Mercy Street Season 2 premiere, Balm in Gilead, with an episode recap.

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