The Apothecary Shop was a center of daily life in Alexandria. Patrons included the George Washington family, James Monroe and Colonel Robert E. Lee. When the Depression forced the Shop's closing in 1933, the doors were simply locked. The privately owned Museum possesses an original collection in its original setting. Two pear-shaped glass showglobes, circa 1850, sit proudly in the window inviting all to come.
Visitors can purchase wares onsite or simply watch the creative process in action.