Bloodletting & Burials Story Stroll
Description
Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation. Stroll the cobblestones and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, small pox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures who lived through the ghastly 18th century and discover why Philadelphia was an infectious place to be!
Offered At
Once Upon A Nation
Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation offers unique “living history” experiences for groups of all types and all ages. Once Upon A Nation brings history to life through a series of award-winning walking tours and programs that are fun, historically immersive, and educational. Many of Once Upon A Nation's education programs created by classroom educators, for classroom educators, specifically designed for a wide range of learners with a variety of interests and learning styles. Our education and field trip staff will create an unforgettable, highly interactive, and educational experience for all in attendance.
All Once Upon A Nation group tours and programs are private and exclusive for your group of 20 people or more. Advanced reservations are required.
Details
Subjects
History, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, 18th Century
Capacity
120 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.
Duration
60 min.
Activity
Field Trip
Grades
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Postsecondary, Adult
Price Options
$15.00 per Person for School Group