Rush, Hamilton, Yellow Fever and the Politicizing of American Medicine 

Join acclaimed author and journalist, Stephen Fried, to hear his compelling perspective on Yellow Fever epidemics in early Philadelphia.

Fried’s talk will shed light on the origin of politicized medicine in America, showing how Revolutionary era politics, medical expertise, civics, and the establishment of public health infrastructure intersected in response to these catastrophic outbreaks. 

 

Following the talk, there will be copies of Fried’s book (Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father) for purchase and signing. 

 

Timeline

• 5:30 PM: Doors open to Mitchell 

• 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks 

• 6:00 PM: Talk begins 

• 6:45 PM: Q&A 

• 7:00 PM: Opportunities to purchase book & signing 

• 8:00 PM: Event concludes 

 

The purchase of a ticket for this event permits you access to all Mütter Tüesday activities on 8/25, which include: Museum Admission, Garden Access, and Access to any specialty pop-up exhibitions. 

 

Please Note: By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording, and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by The College of Physicians/The Mütter Museum and its affiliates and representatives. Please email  with any questions.