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Illustration of a person lying on a bed under a canopy with the words "Yellow Fever" and a drawing of a mosquito in an oval frame beside them. The scene, reminiscent of the Yellow Jack 1878 epidemic, suggests the harrowing impact of yellow fever.

Yellow Jack 1878

Yellow Jack 1878
The darkest chapter in Memphis history

Join us in our carriage house for a lecture and presentation where guests will be told of the horrific and tragic events that unfolded during the late summer of 1878. Afterward, explore the mansion, fully staged for the Yellow Fever Epidemic. Knowledgeable docents will be on hand to share further accounts of the tragedy that shaped Memphis beyond the 19th century.

Fever-cooling refreshments will be served prior to the presentation which will begin promptly at 6:15pm.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased online. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

$25 per admission

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Date

Aug 16 2024
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Time

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Location

680 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, Tennessee 38105
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Organizer

Woodruff-Fontaine House Museum
Phone
Jennifer Cooper
Email
901-526-1469
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