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Public Health Museum (Tewksbury, MA) Book a pass!
Mission: To celebrate the history and achievements of public health.
Through original artifacts, memorabilia, and archival materials, the museum explores the history of public health in America and the story of Tewksbury Hospital, one of the first public health hospitals in the country. Started as an almshouse in 1854, the hospital was home for a short time to Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller’s teacher.
Museum exhibits include Infectious Diseases, Patent Medicines, Food Safety and Pasteurization, early Mental Health, Nursing/Education, and early Dentistry. Well preserved WPA art posters and murals frame the museum’s walls. The museum also features an iron lung; a lifesaving machine for those stricken with polio.
Upcoming Special Events
5/30
Fiesta of Fun
Join the Intergenerational Collaborative of Salem for their second-annual Fiesta of Fun!
For families with kids ages 6+
There will be Lego to build, puzzles, a marshmallow-and-toothpick building activity, and a story read by Chris Rose!
Every child in attendance will receive a new book for free.
Please register to participate. The first 10 families to register will be entered to win a raffle basket.
6/6
Craft Supply Swap!
Bring in your gently used/extra craft supplies during the week of June 1-5, then join us on Saturday June 6, to swap them out for something fresh. For every item you bring in, you’ll take home a new-to-you creative treasure—one-for-one!
Clear out your craft stash and keep the creativity flowing!
Additional information available at the Children’s Room circulation desk
6/29
Beginner Cross Stitch!
More info to come.
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