| The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 Comes to Graeme Park, Horsham |
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Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 4:13 pm
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A special Living History Theater program, August 21st at Graeme Park
in Horsham, will focus on the yellow fever epidemic and its impact on
the residents of Graeme Park and their friends and family, including
Elizabeth’s long-time friend Dr. Benjamin Rush who fought tirelessly
against the fever using controversial bleeding techniques. Costumed
actors will present vignettes related to yellow fever in tours
throughout the day between 12:00 noon – 3:30 p.m. Reenactor Wendy
Moyer will be operating a period medical tent and upon leaving the
tour visitors can stop in and be “treated” for yellow fever, view
reproduction and antique medical equipment, and learn in more detail
about the practice of medicine in Colonial times. Admission is $8/
adults and $5/kids (6-17). Food and beverages will be available for
purchase.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Graeme Park with the
cooperation of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. It
is being supported by a grant from Sanofi Pasteur
(www.sanofipasteur.com), current makers of the yellow fever vaccine.
Graeme Park is located at 859 County Line Rd., just off of Rt. 611 in
Horsham. Call 215-343-0965 for details. Directions and more
information are available at www.ushistory.org/graeme. |
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