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America's First Plague Afternoon Lecture

  • Fraunces Tavern® Museum 54 Pearl Street New York, NY, 10004 United States (map)

Tickets

Public in-person | $10
Member in-person | FREE
Virtual only | FREE

Join us as Robert Watson discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, and the numerous unintended but far-reaching consequences it would have on the development of the United States.

This lecture will take place in-person AND via Zoom. In-person tickets may be purchased at the door while availability lasts.

Please note: this lecture takes place on SUNDAY afternoon.