A Visit to the Doctor, Then and Now
Join us on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 starting at 5 PM as we explore how a visit to the doctor evolved from the end of the 18th century through today. Dr. Hezekiah Chaffee practiced medicine [...]
My Usual Pecuniary Negligence: The Daily Affairs of Dr. William S. Pierson
Across the green from our Strong-Howard House, there once lived Dr. William S. Pierson (1788-1860) and his family. In 1829, Dr. Pierson purchased a day book that became a place for reflection on family and business affairs as well as a record of his medical and agricultural practices from 1829-1831.
Dr. Horace Hayden: “Father of the Dental Profession”
If you've been to the grounds of the Society's Dr. Hezekiah Chaffee House, you might have seen a memorial plaque dedicated to Horace Hayden. This monument has been here since 2008, when it was [...]
Medicinal Herbs with Horticulturist Gordon Kenneson
Gordon Kenneson will share research into old medical texts and recipe books which has yielded fascinating herbal remedies, some still used, some blessedly not! Plus learn about some exciting plans for the Society's historic doctor's [...]