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Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Fredericksburg

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Visit the Apothecary Shop for a first person interpretation of medical practices in colonial times. Learn about herbs that were used for various ailments and stroll in the herb garden after your tour. The guides present a very vivid description of surgical practices also...and don't forget to see the leeches! Dr. Mercer practiced medicine for 15 years in Fredericksburg. He left his practice to join the Revolutionary Army and died as a Brigadier General at the Battle of Princeton.

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• By gopackersguy

  The Apothecary Shop was a stop we chose to make and tour on our 24 hour ticket. It’s located in historic downtown Fredericksburg. To see what was used to treat illness and the procedures taken when se...  more »

• By scmooselover

  We visited Hugh Mercer's Apothecary Shop as part of a teacher's seminar. The interpreters were fun and knowledgeable. Very interactive presentation as you are feeling and smelling different herbs and ...  more »

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• By Jeff Myers

  Those two ladies were funny, entertaining, and insightful. Definately keep up the good work. If I lived closer, I would definitely be back to listen to them again. I can't say enough how thoroughly I enjoyed it.

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• By Andreas Loew

  An interesting place to learn about medicine and treatment of the ill and sick in the old days. I love how the staff dress up and become one with their roles. They have a good knowledge and if it's not busy will take the time to explain things in detail. They were also happy to chat about what to do in the area and suggested a lot of things I could do and which places I could get a nice meal from.

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