First Hospital in America (1751) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: First Hospital in America (1751) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-05-16T00:00:00
End: 2026-05-16T23:59:59
Location: Washington Square West

Saturday, May 16·Washington Square West

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Take a pulse on history… America's first hospital, founded by none other than Ben Franklin, set the gold standard for care and still stands today as a monument to healing and hope.

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Take a pulse on history… America's first hospital, founded by none other than Ben Franklin, set the gold standard for care and still stands today as a monument to healing and hope.

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