Outlander ~ The Doctor Is In...the 1700s: Claire Fraser and Colonial Healing

a man dressed like a physician from the 1700s, holding up a potion bottle and looking at it

About This Event

Step into the world of Outlander and learn how Claire Fraser’s fictional medical skills compare to the real practices of the Colonial era. Join Charles Brett, a volunteer medical interpreter at , as he explores the realities of 18th-century battlefield medicine, surgery, and home remedies. Healing is central to Claire’s character, but what did healthcare really look like in the 18th century? Learn which historical methods still influence modern medicine—and which were left in the past.

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Department

Libraries

Category

Public Programs

Audience

Adults & Seniors
November 12, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
FREE
 This is a VIRTUAL event.

Location

This is held virtually.

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