Medicine and Surgery in the 18th Century

Name: Medicine and Surgery in the 18th Century
Start: 2025-09-30T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-30T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325

Schedule

Tue Sep 30 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

140 Baltimore St., Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325 | Gettysburg, PA

Pus, boils, enemas, and vomiting... amputations, trepanations, and bloodletting. Perhaps not the most polite conversation topics, but these were common occurrences in 18th-century life. Come to this program to learn about Revolutionary-era physicians, the advancements in science, the origins of medicine, and the surgical tools they used. A fascinating blend of science, history, grossness, and entertainment!
Presented by Matthew Wedd, Executive Director of the Conococheague Institute.