The Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson, Georgia, provides educational
exhibits about the life and career of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the physician who, on
March 30, 1842 first used ether for surgical anesthesia.
The Gallery takes you 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. Come visit the site of America's greatest contribution to
medicine and learn how this "country doctor" came to be the father of painless surgery.
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.
MUSEUM HOURS
Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed on major holidays
ADMISSION
Adults
$5.00 • Seniors (age 65+) $4.00
Military $3.00 • Students
$3.00 • Children Age 5 and under - Free
TOURS
Groups of 10 or more
visiting for self-guided tours receive
a
10% discount when booked in advance.
Guided tours are available on a limited basis and
require
at least two weeks advance notice.
Regular admission prices apply.
There is an additional $25.00 docent fee applied to all guided tours.
