LECTURE | From Variolation to Vaccination: The Transformation of Disease Prevention in the Early Republic (1796–c.1825)

Discover the early American journey from variolation to vaccination in a compelling lecture at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Forensic anthropologist Anna Dhody explores this transformative period in disease prevention and its broader implications for trust and identity in the young republic. Offered both in person and via Zoom, the talk connects historical medical debates with themes still relevant today. Tickets are available for in-person and virtual attendance, making this a timely and accessible event.