Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine

While men often take the spotlight, women have always shaped the practice of medicine. This tour will explore many objects in the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum used by women from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, as well as the women's influence on medicine in Alexandria and the wider world during this period. Please arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to check-in as the doors will be locked and the museum will be closed to the public when the tour begins.
Title:Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine
Date & Time:Sunday, September 27, 2026 • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location:Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. (Map This)
Event Details:Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine

While men often take the spotlight, women have always shaped the practice of medicine. This tour will explore many objects in the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum used by women from the late 18th through early 20th centuries, as well as the women's influence on medicine in Alexandria and the wider world during this period. Please arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to check-in as the doors will be locked and the museum will be closed to the public when the tour begins.

Please note the tour involves ascending and descending stairs.
Please note: You do not need to print off tickets. Your name will be on the registration list for this event.
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Fees:$15 and $12 for Historic Alexandria Members
Tags:Apothecary Museum, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Women History


For event details visit https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/?63517
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