ABOUT THE EVENT
A Military Surgeon and Physician in 18th & Early 19th Century America
Presented by
Rick Wolf
Monday, November 24 * 7:00 PM
in the Community Education Room
Learn about the treatment of disease and the practices of local doctors, including those at the Valley Forge encampment. In period dress, Rick will demonstrate capital operations, amputation, trepanning, purging, bleeding, and blistering with authentic tools, powders, and potions of the time.
Rick Wolf is a retired park ranger who served in New York, Alaska, and at Hopewell Furnace and Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania for a total of 27 years. He has a bachelor’s degree in economic history from Long Island University.
This event is free and open to the public. Suitable for teens and adults. Reservations are required at on the Adult Events Calendar at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org or by calling 610-933-3013 x132.
(610)933-3013
