Revolutionary Harbor - Germs at Bay: Quarantine & the Boston Harbor Islands

When:
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 7:00p -
8:00p

Where:
Online event
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA

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Admission:
FREE

Categories:
History, Lectures & Conferences, Virtual & Streaming

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolutionary-harbor-germs-at-bay-quarantine-the-boston-harbor-islands-tickets-250148700497

As early as the 17th century, Bostonians activated the islands in their harbor as quarantine spaces. Isolated and removed from the bustling city, the islands received sickly residents and immigrants in an effort to contain the spread of disease.


Join the National Park Service & Charles Vidich, author of Germs at Bay: Politics, Public Health, and American Quarantine, to learn about the role the Boston Harbor Islands played in the historic development of quarantine practices throughout the United States.


To learn more about the book, visit https://www.germsatbaybook.com/


This program is presented as part of the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Boston Harbor Islands National Park, and the 50th anniversary of Boston Harbor Islands State Park.

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