ca. 1772 This eighteenth-century building was restored to house the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Dr. Mercer served the citizens of Fredericksburg with medicines and treatments of the time. Leeches, lancets, snakeroot, and crab claws made up just some of the remedies. Dr. Mercer practiced medicine for fifteen years in Fredericksburg. His patients included Mary Washington. Dr. Mercer left his practice to join the Revolutionary army and died as a Brigadier General at the Battle of Princeton.
The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop is one of Washington Heritage Museums and is within short walking distance of its other sites: the Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern, and St. James' House. Please visit WashingtonHeritageMuseums.org/visit to book your tours.
Sunday 12PM - 4PM
Monday 10AM - 4PM
Friday 10AM - 4PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Closed January 1, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, 31. Please allow 30 minutes for your visit.
Amenities
- Family Friendly
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Price Information
- Adult $7, Student age 6-18 $3, Children age 5 & under FREE
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Last Updated: 03/31/2021
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