The U.S. Sanitary Commission during the Civil A one-year exhibition focusing on the organization, function and impact of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. This largely volunteer-based humanitarian organization provided medical care, food, clothing, and other necessities to aid soldiers and their families. Prints, period photgraphs, USSC equipment, objects given by soldiers to relief workers, and a number of objects related to the popular fundraising Sanitary Fairs are included, as well as ribbons, advertisements, and songsheets.
Admission is free, donations are welcome.