Thursday, May 15: Surgeon Jonathan Letterman, the ÒFather of Modern Military MedicineÓ

Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Description: Join Mark and Rae Davis for a discussion about the fascinating life and legacy of Civil War Surgeon Jonathan Letterman that earned him the title, ÒThe Father of Modern Military Medicine,Ó and how his achievements touch our civilian lives each and every day. Attendees will get to view both reproduction and original Civil War medical instruments, medicines, weaponry, and more!

Bio:Ê Rae Davis currently resides in Murphys, Ca, with her husband, Mark She grew up in Calaveras County where she raised her two children. She is also grandmother of one.

In 1990 Rae joined the National Civil War Association, a living history group based in Northern California. At the time, the NCWA was the largest combined Civil War reenactment group in the world. For 8 years she taught the public about the medical practices of the Union Army Medical Service and headed up the speakerÕs bureau for the organization. After leaving the NCWA in 1998, Rae continued to lecture at various venues for a few more years.

Lecture starts at 7 p.m. and costs $10 per person.

Come early and enjoy dinner before the lecture! We Serve dinner before the lecture at 4:30, 5:00, & 5:30 p.m.