Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour – Explore West Chester’s Dark Past
西切斯特宾夕法尼亚州 – On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, join the 切斯特县 History Center for Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour, an evening dedicated to uncovering the grim history of disease in 19th century West Chester.
活动详情
- 约会时间：
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM - 地点：
Starting at the Chester County History Center, 225 N High Street, West Chester, PA 19380
期望
This 90-minute guided walking tour delves into the lesser-known stories of how diseases like cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, and smallpox once ravaged the community, altering the course of life (and death) for West Chester’s residents. Learn about the surprising treatments used by local doctors and how these pandemics shaped the borough’s history.
The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
门票：
Tickets are $16 and can be purchased online through the Chester County History Center website. Due to the popularity of the event, advance purchase is highly recommended.
For more details and ticket information, visit the Chester County History Center website.