From the Public Hospital of 1773 to Eastern State Hospital today, commemorate 250 years of Mental Healthcare.
Join Dr. Kelly Brennan as she discusses the life and work of John Minson Galt II, the first Superintendent of Eastern Lunatic Asylum of Virginia.
Other Experiences
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Presentation: Musket Demonstration
Military Programs staff will demonstrate the loading and firing of the musket. Experience the sounds and smells a soldier experienced during the Revolution.
Open to the Public
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Evening Program: Music at the Raleigh Tavern
Explore how music shaped identity in the newly independent United States through musical entertainment featuring songs and pieces enjoyed in post-Revolutionary America.
Open to the Public
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Special Event: Veterans Day Proclamation
Our Veterans Day begins at 10 a.m. with a ceremony on Palace Green honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Open to the Public