Located on the public square on College Street, this museum honors the doctor who in 1842 used sulfuric ether as an anesthetic to perform the first painless surgical operation. The three-building museum complex occupies the site of Dr. Long's office. Exhibits deal with Dr. Long's life and the history of anesthetics. The complex also includes a 19th century doctor's office, an apothecary shop, a general store and an herb garden. Hours of operation vary.
Location:
28 College St., Jefferson Georgia 30549
Telephone
706-367-5307
Other History nearby:
(Roswell) Archibald Smith Plantation Home
(Atlanta) Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
(Roswell) Barrington Hall
(Lumpkin) Bedingfield Inn
(Washington) Callaway Plantation
(Atlanta) Carter Presidential Center and Museum
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04/19 Coming to The Jefferson area
Taste of Toccoa Toccoa GA April5 Northeast Georgia's premier dining event, A Taste of Toccoa features sample-sized portions of the most popular dishes from Toccoa's best restaurants and caterers. Garnish with live music, entertainment, shopping, and activities, and you have a fun-filled event the whole family will enjoy.
Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Powers' Festival Newnan GA April27-28 Powers Festival supplies the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
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