Beyond the Bell Tours: Medical History Tour of Philadelphia

Learn about Philadelphia's amazing and unique medical history. Hear about America's first female doctors, the rise of public health and what continues to make Medicine in Philadelphia cutting edge today.

Tour Includes:​

• The Yellow Fever Epidemic 1793 leaders:Benjamin Rush and Richard Allen

• The incredible history of Women in Medicine in Philadelphia

• Barbara Gittings and homosexuality as a mental illness

• Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital

• Mazzoni Center and more

Duration: 2 hrs
Start: Independence Hall
End: 12th and Locust

Accessibility Note: Tour is approximately 2 miles long; Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.