The Lazaretto: Epidemics, Quarantine and Philadelphia

Along the riverfront in Tinicum Township is the oldest surviving quarantine facility in the Western Hemisphere. Built in response to devastating yellow fever epidemics, it was the gateway to Philadelphia where all arriving ships, passengers, and cargos were inspected and quarantined if necessary. Enjoy a guided tour of this “monument to a hidden history” and learn the legacy of how cities protected themselves before laboratory medicine and germ theory; when quarantine looked and felt very different from that of COVID-19. Please note the walking/standing scale for this activity is 2 FEET which means Moderate Walking, but there are Lengthy Periods of Standing; there is a significant piece of the lecture on the "lawn" you are welcome to bring a chair.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Course Fee	$ 43.00
Optional Fee	Donation	$ 0.00