Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop

The Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, a museum of medicine, pharmacy, and military and political affairs. Leeches, lancets, snakeroot, and crab claws made up just some of the remedies

Mary Washington House

Mary Washington House

The Mary Washington House is a three-room cottage that George Washington bought for his mother, Mary, in 1772. She lived there for 17 years until she died of breast cancer in 1789.