A yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia (then Capital of the U.S.)
In 1793, after 31 years of absence a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia killing thousands of city residents…
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Caspar Wistar began his medical practice
In 1787, Caspar Wistar, M.D., began his medical practice in Philadelphia. Dr. Wistar was the author of the…
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George Washington mandated Smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers
On Feb. 6, 1777, George Washington ordered the mandatory smallpox inoculation for all Continental soldiers against smallpox which had…
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The College of Philadelphia formally established by Proprietary charter
On May 14, 1755, The College of Philadelphia was formally established by Proprietary charter, evolving from an academy…
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Pennsylvania Hospital opens as nation’s first hospital
On Feb. 6, 1752, the first building at the Pennsylvania hospital was opened on on High Street (now…
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Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a University in Pennsylvania
In 1749 in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a school in a pamphlet titled Proposals for…
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The Free School (University of Delaware) was founded
In 1743, the University of Delaware traces its roots to the Free School founded in New London, Pennsylvania…
