History Bites - Embalming in the American Civil War

Name: History Bites - Embalming in the American Civil War
Start: 2025-10-08T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-10-08T13:00:00-07:00
Location: 136 Lyon St S, Albany, OR, United States, Oregon 97321

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

136 Lyon St S, Albany, OR, United States, Oregon 97321 | Albany, OR

The American Civil War was significant in creating what is our contemporary funeral economy and funeral practices when caring for the deceased. Oscar Hult, historian and owner of the Natty Dresser, will present on mid-nineteenth century embalming practices, its history, and more.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
History Bites is free to attend. Admission to exhibits is now fee based, but always free for members!
Light refreshments provided.