Call the Midwife! Women in Historic Medical Care

Midwives did more than deliver babies! In honor of Women’s History Month, 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.
Title:Call the Midwife! Women in Historic Medical Care
Date & Time:Friday, March 22, 2024 • 6-7 p.m.
Location:Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. (Map This)
Event Details:Midwives did more than deliver babies! In honor of Women’s History Month, 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.
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Fees:$15 per person, $12 for volunteers and members of Historic Alexandria
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Apothecary Museum, Health, Museums, Women, Women History


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