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Victorian Medicine Lecture by Herb Kaufman March 16, 2024
Join us March 16, 2024 at 1 PM for a lecture on Victorian Medicine by local historian Herb Kaufman!
In popular media physicians and surgeons in the Victorian Era are usually portrayed as blood-soaked butchers who do nothing all day but unnecessarily amputate limbs from the poor, wounded soldiers, screaming in pain. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. Medical practices as portrayed in the movies, on television and in many novels are created to excite and dramatize the event. While the medical practices were certainly naïve and unsophisticated by today’s standards, Victorian Era physicians truly worked tirelessly and diligently to heal the wounded and comfort the ill. This presentation is intended to dispel the myths and explain the differences between the movies and the actual medical practices.
Actual period surgical instruments, medicines, and photographs are used to provide a first-hand look at Victorian era medical equipment.
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Ancient Cultures Program Saturday, January 27
Join us at the Ryerss Museum & Library from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 27 for a Traveling Ancient Cultures Program with Glencairn Museum!
Learn about the ritual of mummification in ancient Egypt, travel to ancient Rome to meet gods and goddesses, uncover temple gifts in ancient Greece, and investigate the protective art of ancient Mesopotamian palaces! Each culture will give you the chance to try a different hands-on project, including cuneiform clay tablets, protective amulets, and symbolic jewelry.
This program is designed for students ages 7-12 but is open to the whole family. This is not a drop-off event. One adult per group is required to attend. Adults, seniors, and students $8 each, children 4 & under free. Tickets available online here: https://bit.ly/
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Ryerss Holiday Open House, Dec. 9, 2023 11-3
Friends of Ryerss Museum & Library Present
A Victorian Christmas
Saturday, December 9th 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Good Cheer
Raffle Baskets
Festive Decorations
Santa visits from 12 to 2
Hot Chocolate on the Porch
Children’s Choir performs at 12
Homemade Baked Goods for Sale
Write Letters to Santa, Crafts to Make
Fresh Wreaths and Holiday Greens for Sale
Used Book Sale
Ryerss Museum & Library
7370 Central Ave, Burholme Park, Philadelphia, PA
For more information contact: Ryerss Museum & Library at (215) 685-0599
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Ryerss Thanksgiving weekend hours
Ryerss Museum and Library’s hours for Thanksgiving weekend are:Friday, November 24 – Open 10-4Saturday, November 25 – Open 10-4, Friends of Ryerss will be decorating for ChristmasSunday, November 26 – CLOSEDI hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
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