May 9th 2008
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Dr. William Beaumont Birthplace
16 West Town Street
Lebanon, CT
(860) 642-6579
Dr. William Beaumont is considered the "Father of Gastric Physiology". His book describing digestion, published in 1833,
became a classical medical study still used today. His birthplace is a tribute to early 19th century medicine, with exhibits of period medical instruments and a recreated doctor's examining room. Beaumont grew up in the Village Hill section of town, a few miles from the Green. The house in which he was born has been relocated to the Green.
Owned and administered by the Lebanon Historical Society. Open 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays, from the 3rd Saturday in May thru Columbus Day Weekend and by appointment.
became a classical medical study still used today. His birthplace is a tribute to early 19th century medicine, with exhibits of period medical instruments and a recreated doctor's examining room. Beaumont grew up in the Village Hill section of town, a few miles from the Green. The house in which he was born has been relocated to the Green.Owned and administered by the Lebanon Historical Society. Open 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays, from the 3rd Saturday in May thru Columbus Day Weekend and by appointment.
More info on Dr. William Beaumont is available here.
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