Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary

Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
Title:Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
Date & Time:Sunday, March 29, 2026 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location:Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. (Map This)
Event Details:Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary for 3/29/2026

Tour this historic apothecary and learn about a few of the herbal medicines featured in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series of novels from cascara to dauco seeds. The tour also touches on the role of apothecaries and women in medicine in the 18th century. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Tour is 11 a.m.-noon. Please arrive between 10:45-11:00 a.m. as the museum is not open to the public until 1 p.m. and the doors will be locked when the tour begins. Please note the tour involves ascending and descending stairs.
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Fees:$15 per person/$12 for Historic Alexandria Members
Tags:Apothecary Museum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Women, Women History


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/62449
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