As part of the University of Maryland, Baltimore's (UMB) Founders Week celebration, students, staff, and faculty are invited to visit five historical sites on campus Oct. 21 between noon and 2 p.m. Leading up to Founders Week, we are highlighting one of UMB's Historical Treasures each week:
Location: 655 W. Lombard St.
Maryland’s only museum dedicated to nursing, the Living History Museum honors the critical role of nurses and chronicles the continuing story of the profession. Hundreds of artifacts tell the stories of University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) students, faculty, and alumni. Images and objects from the founding of the school in 1889 to contemporary student uniforms convey the discipline, dedication, and innovations of Maryland’s nurses.
The museum also features video and audio histories of nurses recounting stories from previous generations. Together, the exhibits in the museum weave an insightful tapestry of the nursing profession — with UMSON serving as its common thread.
Download the Historical Treasures Flyer