The Museum has many interesting displays from nursing caps and uniforms to medical equipment used during the early 1900’s. Many of the items are from personal collections and are accompanied with wonderful stories. Schedule a visit to see the artifacts firsthand. Tours of the Museum of Nursing History may be self-guided or docent led. Guided tours […]
Clara Barton, American Red Cross: Serving the Public for 140 Years
One hundred and forty years ago, on May 21, 1881, Clara Harlow Barton attended the first meeting focused on what would become the American Red Cross Society. The Chicago Tribune reported on the meeting the following day. It was entitled, The Red Cross: Its Organization. “Washington, D.C., May 21- At a meeting this evening, largely […]
Support the Museum of Nursing History Through Amazon Shopping
Museum of Nursing History Amazon Link We are excited to announce that there is a new way to support the museum in its efforts! Thanks to an initiative through Amazon, our supporters can: Visit Amazon using the link below Shop and complete your purchases like you normally would Help benefit the museum at no additional […]
Baby Nurse Picture: Child Raised by Nursing Staff for a Year
Baby Nurse brings on an unusual role for nurses A baby nurse is not something the Museum of Nursing History sees often. However, the Niagara-Gazette published an interesting article that describes an unusual role for nurses. We commend Michele DeLuca, the reporter of the article, for sharing this remarkable story. Please share the article […]
Public Health Visiting Nurses Exhibit
Public Health Visiting Nurses Exhibit Public Health and Visiting Nurses have served valiantly in many locations and varied situations. The Museum of Nursing History has many informative articles on display for our visitors that recognize the skills of the nurses in this very challenging field. The Museum has these wonderful articles thanks to our many […]