Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
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Hugh Mercer Apothecary was an apothecary founded by Hugh Mercer in the mid-18th century. Mercer was a doctor who fled Scotland after the Battle of Culloden.
attractions: Chatham Manor, John Lee Pratt Park, Kenmore Park, Richard Johnston Inn & 1890 Caroline House, Fredericksburg, VA Farmers Market, Fredericksburg Dog Park, Kenmore, Mary Washington House, Possum-bilities, Rising Sun Tavern Museum, restaurants: Benny Vitali's, Fahrenheit 132, Capital Ale House, Brock's Riverside Grill, Castiglia's Italian Restaurant, Foode, Orofino, Sedona Taphouse, The Alpine Chef, Agora Downtown Coffee Shop & Roastery
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Hugh Mercer Apothecary was an apothecary founded by Hugh Mercer in the mid-18th century. Mercer was a doctor who fled Scotland after the Battle of Culloden.
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Although this is a tiny house, there's a lot of great info inside. The ladies truly enjoy sharing their knowledge and did a great job interacting with the public. Lots of info on herbal preparations, and in fact 75% are still in use today! With admission you learn about the herbs, medical care hundreds of years ago, view 4 rooms of the house, see live medical leeches, and there's even a beautiful garden around back. Front door knob is a little low and awkward to use, and there are a couple steps to get inside the front door and several steep stairs to view the second floor. Nice book available to purchase for only $5. Worth the visit, the history, the interaction, and the knowledge.
Emily SteeleEmily Steele
10
This is a cute little shop right in the Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg. It’s a great chance to take a peek into the history of this town in a convenient location. The people that worked there were very sweet and informative. It’s not the most exciting experience for young kids, it mostly goes over their heads. But we had fun with the leeches! They explain different medical procedures and a lot of that involves blood and bleeding and somewhat unpleasant things, so keep that in mind if you’re bringing kids. Over all really cool information and a fun little thing to do with your favorite history buff.
Sarah KeeneySarah Keeney
20
An interesting place to learn about medicine and treatment of the ill and sick in the old days. I love how the staff dress up and become one with their roles. They have a good knowledge and if it's not busy will take the time to explain things in detail. They were also happy to chat about what to do in the area and suggested a lot of things I could do and which places I could get a nice meal from.
Andreas LoewAndreas Loew
10
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