Apothecary
What was it like to be sick or injured in colonial times? Meet the apothecaries and learn how medicine, wellness, and surgical practices of the 18th century compare to today.
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Watch the videos
What was healthcare like in colonial times? Learn from Master Apothecary Supervisor Sharon Cotner how medicine, wellness, and surgical practices of the 18th century compare to today.
FAQs
Read below to find the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions about the Apothecary trade. Visit us onsite to learn more and discuss further.
How to Care for Your Skin in the Eighteenth Century
A look at 18th-century skin care recommendations with the Pasteur & Galt Apothecary.
Trauma in the William Moody Household
Explore the care members of the William Moody household received on April 24, 1785 after what must have been a terrible accident.
Explore Historic Trades & Skills
The Historic Trades and Skills community at Colonial Williamsburg uses 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in and eventually master more than 20 historic trades and skills. These world-renowned experts not only make goods and provide services to the Historic Area, they also consult and produce for other cultural institutions around the world.
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