Apothecary Museum 20th Anniversary Open House
Sunday, November 8, 1-5 p.m.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St.
Join us for a special open house with free, stationed tours to celebrate 20 years as a City-owned museum! On view for the event will be Edward Stabler’s 1790s daybook and an account and prescription book from the 1860s. Rarely on view, these materials will be part of the museum’s future conservation efforts of archival materials.
This family-run pharmacy operated from 1792 until 1933. Upon declaring bankruptcy and closing in 1933, community members purchased the building and its contents, officially opening to visitors as a museum in 1939. They established the Landmarks Society, now known as the Mortar and Pestle Society, to own and operate the museum. After extensive renovation, the Landmarks Society donated the museum and its contents to the City of Alexandria in November 2006.
Celebrate With Us on Social Media!
This week, we're putting the spotlight on the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum as we celebrate its 20th anniversary!
Join the Office of Historic Alexandria all week on Instagram and Facebook as we explore some of the behind-the-scenes stories and highlights of this remarkable museum.
About the Office of Historic Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits, and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.
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