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Treating the Body to Treat the Mind: Mental Healthcare in the …

WebTitle page to Herman Boerhaave’s Aphorisms (1715), a widely studied medical text. Students of Dr. Herman Boerhaave - one of the most prominent early-18th-century …

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Five Things You Should Know About 18th-Century Medical History

WebToday we know this is true. Dr. William Buchan wrote in the 1770s that people should wash their hands and clothing to prevent the spread of the smallpox …

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Imagining COVID-19 in the 18th-century

WebAccording to the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention most symptomatic people with COVID-19 infection have fever, a …

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Provisioning the Fleet to Fight Contagion and Maintain the Health …

WebRosin and pitch - One method of fumigating a ship to fight contagion was to create smoke and carry it about in a pot. The smoke should be created by sprinkling …

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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation P.O. Box 1776 …

WebThe Colonial Williamsburg Foundation P.O. Box 1776 Williamsburg, Va. 23187-1776 www.colonialwilliamsburg.com The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Appoints

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Historic Site: The Public Hospital of 1773

WebThe Public Hospital of Williamsburg (also known as Eastern State Hospital or Eastern Lunatic Asylum) was first proposed to the Virginia House of Burgesses by Francis …

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On Taking Great Pains With Fashion

WebOn Taking Great Pains with Fashion. Throughout history the human body has been pulled, poked, squeezed, and generally manipulated into many and various confining devices …

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The Poisoning of King George III

WebDuring one of his delusions, he believed himself dead and conversed with angels. He grew his beard long and lost first his sight and then his hearing. George died after years of …

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Benefits in Brief

WebCBHRIS 1/2021 v2 Health Care and Dental Plans Eligible regular employees must enroll within 31 days of their first day of employment or within 31

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Exercise in the 18th Century

WebEighteenth-century medical professionals were strong proponents of exercise to maintain health and regain it after sickness and injury. They believed that an idle, …

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The Public Hospital’s Creation

Web1790-1800. Williamsburg, VA. The Williamsburg Public Hospital saw some changes in the 1790s, including legislation that imposed new requirements on treatment. After 1795, …

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Museum Discoveries: The Public Hospital of 1773

WebArt Museums Admission Required. Explore the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital. …

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America’s First Epidemic

WebIn the Summer of 1793, the United States would suffer its first epidemic as a fledgling nation. Certainly, in years previous, there had been occasions of Small Pox and …

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Lost Architecture: Eastern State Hospital

WebThe answer is Eastern State Hospital – a huge complex of buildings and surrounding farmland – offering residential mental health services for patients living in …

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A Family Calling

WebSamuel Galt, a Scot-Irish immigrant, moved to Williamsburg in the mid-1740s. A goldsmith by trade, he also served as keeper of the public gaol from 1759 to …

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Visit the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg

WebWith three museums in one, there’s so much to see and do at Colonial Williamsburg, so this is one mailing list you'll want to join. Stay informed about upcoming events, opening …

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Events Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

WebHistoric Site: Peyton Randolph House. Take a guided tour to learn about the paradox of slavery in the Revolutionary period. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CW Admission. Handicap …

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2021 Annual Report

WebA total of 79,461 donors renewed their support of Colonial Williamsburg in 2021 and they were joined by 10,971 new donors. Donors contributed a record $21.17 million in annual …

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