K. R.
7/5/2025
I bought the pass for 12 museums and this might have been my favorite out of all of them. So interesting to learn what herbs and medicines were used...some of them effective, and some of them way...
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
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1020 Caroline St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
This 18th-century building restored as the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop presents a vivid living history interpretation of Revolutionary-era medical practices. Leeches, lancets, and snakeroot are all found in this 18th-century doctor's office and pharmacy. Visitors can hear about the popular treatment of the day for a lady's hysteria or a medicine so potent that it would, according to one wealthy plantation owner "cheer a man with a bad wife." The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop is one of the Washington Heritage Museums and is within short walking distance of its other sites: the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, and St. James' House. Please allow 45 minutes for your visit.
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Vidhi S.
12/18/2023
Such a cool tour!! Very much worth it. Two different rooms and a whole upstairs and don't skip the garden!
Tara G.
8/27/2019
The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop was part of our 3 part ticket, which we purchased to tour this, the Mary Washington House and the Rising Sun Tavern for $15 a person. My mother, aunt and...
Dr. Donna G.
11/20/2023
Fascinating little museum of both an apothecary and doctors office of the time. The docents we're both delightful, and stayed in period dress and speech -we loved, smelling the different herbs and...
Igor B.
8/1/2018
This Museum is like an interactive colonial museum. You have very knowledgeable period guides who let you smell many plants and potions and the scent will be remember for a long time. I did not...
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