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QUIZ: Civil War Medicine
Test your knowledge of Civil War medical advances — from the "father of emergency medicine" to "biting the bullet."
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
Meet Mercy Street's costume designer, prop master, set decorator and production designer.
Mercy Street Revealed Blog Posts
Moses of Her People: Harriet Tubman and Runaway Slaves
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Genealogist Kenyatta D. Berry discusses the history of Harriet Tubman and how Charlotte Jenkins channels her strength in Mercy Street.
Read MoreCharlotte Jenkins and Speaking Truth to Power
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Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the parallels between Charlotte Jenkins and real life abolitionists who challenged racism, slavery and the roles of women.
Read MoreJourneywomen of the Civil War
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Jane E. Schultz, Ph.D., explains how the growth of the railway and urgent need for qualified nursing staff during wartime led to an explosion in independent women traveling the United States.
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