Outlander in the Mohawk Valley” series continues: Sabre Wounds, Scurvy, & Smallpox: A Medical History Examination of Outlander with Anne Clothier

Join us on Wednesday, August 27th at 7pm for “Sabre Wounds, Scurvy, and Smallpox: A Medical History Examination of Outlander” with historian Anne Clothier. This is the second program in our new series, “Outlander in the Mohawk Valley,” exploring the connections between Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling books and our own local history!

Have you ever wondered what you would have done in Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser’s shoes?

Could you have set a dislocated shoulder, removed a musket ball or treated typhus? Join us to discover the medical world of Outlander with historian Anne Clothier.  From herbal remedies to surgical procedures, we will discuss medical cases from the books and the show, discuss the authenticity of their portrayals, and learn how the ailments and injuries would have been treated in the 18th century. Recipes for remedies you can try at home will also be shared. The presenter will display items and instruments from her collection of medical antiques.

The Fulton County Historical Society is located at 237 Kingsboro Ave. in Gloversville.

This program is made possible with support from the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and the Fulton County Historian’s Office. For questions or more information please Contact: Samantha Hall-Saladino at Email: ssaladino@fultoncountyhistoricalsociety.org, or call 518-725-2203.