18th Century Apothecary Workshop

What would you do if you were ill or injured in the 18th century? Join Charles Brett, Apothecary-Surgeon, to explore period medical treatments and the role of medical practitioners in colonial North Carolina!

What You’ll Learn:
As an apothecary’s apprentice, you’ll review surgical and bandaging principles to treat injuries and explore the healing properties of medicinal plants. As part of this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to compound a medicinal recipe for treating ailments using period tools and techniques.

Ticketing Information:
Tickets are $35 (plus tax) and include materials. Seating is limited.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are non-refundable.

You may also like the following events from Tryon Palace:

• This Saturday, 21st February, 03:45 pm, Outlander in the Palace Tour in New Bern
• This Sunday, 22nd February, 02:00 pm, NC History Series: How North Carolina Counties Got Their Names in New Bern
• Next Thursday, 26th February, 06:00 pm, Becoming American Scripture: The Declaration of Independence after 1776 in New Bern

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