“From Colony to Country: Medicine in America’s Founding Era” examines different topics related to health, illness, and healthcare during the colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the early American republic. Discover how “heroic” medical practices dominated the era, characterized by harsh, often poisonous medications and a reliance on bloodletting. Learn about the health difficulties of the colonies’ last monarch King George III and the country’s first president George Washington. The exhibit, located on level 8 of the library, will rotate every two months, highlighting different topics through rare books and artifacts. Stop by regularly to learn more and view new objects on display.