Specialty Tour: Midwifery

Midwives did more than deliver babies! Explore the role, knowledge, and challenges of Midwives through the lens of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and its collection of historic medicines and archives. Content note: this tour will cover the complex history around contraception, abortion, and miscarriage; recommended for ages 18 and older.
Title:Specialty Tour: Midwifery
Date & Time:Saturday, March 22, 2025 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location:Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. (Map This)
Event Details:Specialty Tour: Midwifery

Midwives did more than deliver babies! Explore the role, knowledge, and challenges of Midwives through the lens of the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum and its collection of historic medicines and archives. Content note: this tour will cover the complex history around contraception, abortion, and miscarriage; recommended for ages 18 and older. Guests should arrive between 6:15 and 6:30, tour begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and late guests will not be able to be admitted. Please note tour includes ascending and descending stairs.
Please do not bring printed tickets; your name will be on the guest list.
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Fees:$15, $12 Historic Alexandria Members
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Apothecary Museum, Museums


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