Apothecary
421 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg
(855) 318-9795
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Recent Reviews
This place is fantastic for anyone interested in sciency-medical stuff! The lady presenting while we were here really knew her stuff about the history behind apothecaries during the 18th century and onward before the advent of modern medicine. I asked questions about how colonists/early Americans managed healthcare and complications during the time before anticoagulants/anesthetics/antibiotics/vaccines, and she gave very intellectually stimulating responses about how basically...
By visiting the Pasteur and Galt Apothecary we learned this was far more than a drug store. The pharmacist acted as a doctor, surgeon and merchant. You could explain your symptoms or just ask for a specific medication, all with no prescription. The apothecary also sold other items much like today. A very interesting place to visit.
One of the highlights of our time in Willisburg. We enjoyed it so much we came back a second time. Fascinating stories and information, lots of items to see, and both "guides" we had were full of knowledge and able to answer any question put to them. My 8yo son and 12 yo daughter both asked to return. Highly recommend.