early American medicine

November 22, 2025

Preparing for Winter: How Colonial St. Augustine Battled Cold, Illness, and Recovery

In modern Florida, winter is often mild and brief. In colonial St. Augustine, however, cooler months brought their own challenges—especially for the sick, the injured, and […]
September 11, 2025

From Ship to Shelf: How Apothecaries Supplied Medicine in Colonial St. Augustine

In colonial St. Augustine, medicine did not arrive neatly packaged or reliably stocked. Apothecaries depended on ships, trade routes, seasonal deliveries, and local improvisation to keep […]
August 6, 2025

When Summer Was Dangerous: Illness and Healing in Colonial St. Augustine

In modern St. Augustine, summer often brings images of ocean breezes, historic streets, and long daylight hours. In the colonial era, however, summer was the most […]