Crawford W. Long Museum

Birthplace of Anesthesia ♦ Jefferson, Georgia

Temporarily Closed from Sept. 9th

Reopen Tuesday, Sept. 14

Pardon our dust! CWLM has closed for 2 days until the new cement dries at our entrance. Then we will remain open while Jefferson's downtown square undergoes extensive construction to add new sidewalks and curbing. Please call to confirm hours of operation during this construction time.

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The Crawford W. Long Gallery takes our visitors on a journey through Dr. Long's life. From his exceptional education, to his early days as a physician and his discovery of the first anesthetic, through the days of the Civil War and Reconstruction, our visitors learn how this "country doctor" came to be the father of painless surgery.

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"September to Remember"

Free Event - Sept 9

CWLM will be hosting a Lunch and Learn event, “September to Remember,” on September 9, 11:30-12:30 at the Jefferson Public Library. This event will feature local author and Jefferson native Harry Bryan. Mr. Bryan will be reading, reminiscing and signing his book, "Growing Pains and Gains: The Way It Was Growing Up in Small Town Jefferson, Georgia." This is a FREE event! You may bring your own lunch or you can pre-order a special bag lunch from Gingham Gal Café for $5.00 and it will be at the library, waiting for you. Call the Museum at 706-367-5307 to order your lunch. Otherwise, no reservations are required.

The mid-1800s Pendergrass General Store building traces the development of goods available to small town residents over time. Particular emphasis is given to household items, the development of textiles from home spinning to "store bought," and the advancement in canned goods with improvements during America's Industrial Age and the dawn of marketing.

28 College Street • 706.367.5307
Jefferson, Georgia