In recognition of October’s designation as National Pharmacy Month, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum will host a free open house on Saturday, October 3. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Apothecary Museum will offer free admission, tours, and hands-on activities. Visitors will learn about the special curative properties of plants in their own backyard, while discovering the important role the apothecary played in early Alexandria.
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is noted for its outstanding collection of shop furnishings, apothecary bottles and equipment, many still in their original location. It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letter and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in the documents, including Martha Washington, James Monroe, Nelly Custis and Robert E. Lee.
The Apothecary Museum is located at 105-107 South Fairfax Street in Alexandria. Its hours through October are Sunday and Monday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours (November 1 through March 31) are Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
For more information, please call 703.838.3852 or visit www.apothecarymuseum.org.
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