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"A House Call from an 18th Century Physician-Surgeon"Doctor B. Wylde, an 18th century ship’s surgeon and physician, makes a house call to the Upper Wolfsnare House to share insights into colonial medicine, health, and hygiene, practicing the ancient Hippocratic theory of the four humors—as well as surgical practices for treating both routine and life-threatening injuries common aboard a military or pirate ship during battle. From pulling teeth to treating fevers to amputations, the good doctor will share the tools and techniques considered to be the height of medical technology and knowledge in mid-18th century colonial America.
The house will be open for tours every half hour.
Free for members, a small fee for non-members.
We will also have books for sale, new and used.
All profits will benefit the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2040 Potters Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-4400, United States
