Brown Bag Lunch program: "Yellow Fever - The Scourge Revealed"
Location
Phone: 202-782-2200
During his presentation, Capt. Stanton E. Cope, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Navy, and Director of the Armed Forces Pest Management Board, will focus on a brief history of Yellow Fever and its impact on the U.S. and world; the experiments done in Cuba by the Walter Reed Commission using human volunteers; and more. Additionally, papers, books and other items, some of which are from the 18th century, will be on display. These items, including a reprint signed and corrected by Major Walter Reed, are from Capt. Cope's award-winning collection on Yellow Fever.
NMHM is located in Building 54 on the campus of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Limited visitor parking is available in the driveway in front of the museum. Additional free parking is available throughout the campus on weekends. Adults are required to present photo ID to gain entry to Walter Reed.
Contact Information
Phone: 301-319-3300
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