Myths & Miracles of Victorian Medicine
Hopkinton Senior Center 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton, MA, United StatesPrepare to gasp, cringe, and ah-ah, as you discover the horrifying practices and milestone discoveries that characterize turn–of-the-century medicine! Proper Victorian lady Miss Myrtle Mills (fictional) will reveal its primitive nature as well as life-saving advances. Learn about trailblazer Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, “hygiene” practices, patented “medicines”, kitchen- cupboard "remedies"; pregnancy protocols, and more. Find out […]