Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Hosts Volunteer Training 6/2

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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Hosts Volunteer Training

Discover Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities , Saturday, June 2

Want to share your interest in Alexandria history with others?  Curious about early American medicine and health? Then consider volunteering as a tour guide at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary in historic Old Town Alexandria.

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, at 105-107 South Fairfax Street, is hosting a new volunteer training Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  This three hour class includes a tour and the basics of giving museum tours.  Pre-registration is required.  Volunteers can complete an application online through www.apothecarymuseum.org or email Michele.longo@alexandriava.gov. 

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum in Old Town Alexandria is noted for its outstanding collection of medicinal herbs, shop furnishings, apothecary bottles and equipment, many still in their original location. It also has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letters and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in the documents, including Martha Washington, Nelly Custis, and Robert E. Lee.

For more information about the Apothecary Museum, visit www.apothecarymuseum.org or call703.746.3852.