160th Commemoration of the Grosvenor Branch Hospital

Name: 160th Commemoration of the Grosvenor Branch Hospital
Start: 2025-04-05T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-05T16:00:00-04:00
Location: 614 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22314

Schedule

Sat Apr 05 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

614 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22314 | Alexandria, VA

Join us for a special event honoring the 160th anniversary of the closing of Grosvenor Branch Hospital, once a prominent Union Army medical facility in Alexandria during the Civil War. This event will showcase how the historic Lee-Fendall House Museum was confiscated until April 1865, recognizing the significance of the property and its role in treating over a thousand soldiers - many of whom tragically died within its walls.
In conjunction with the 250th anniversary celebration of United States Army medicine, this event serves as both a remembrance and a reflection on the resilience of those who lived, fought, and died during this pivotal time in American history. Come commemorate the lives lost and learn more about the history of Civil War medicine at this moving event.
Schedule of Events:
11 :00 AM: Garden Doors Open
12:00- 1:00 PM: Free Admission
-Plaque Dedication: A ceremonial unveiling of a plaque to honor those who passed through the house during its time as a hospital, ensuring their memory is preserved for future generations.
-Name Reading Ceremony: A solemn moment to read aloud the names of the soldiers who died at the hospital, paying tribute to their sacrifices and remembering their stories.
1:00-4:00PM: Add-on Activities ($5)
-Guided Hospital Tours @ 1:00 & 3:00PM: Step back in time with expert-led tours of the Lee-Fendall House, learning about its history as a hospital and the medical practices of the era.
-Civil War History Tables: Learn about the surgeons and staff who treated patients, view real archival documents from Grosvenor Branch, and discover herbal medicine that soldiers used from the museum garden.
-Exhibits on Civil War Medicine: Explore an in-depth exhibit showcasing the medical practices used during the Civil War, shedding light on the treatments and care that took place in places like the Lee-Fendall House.