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How Infectious Diseases Affected General George Washington’s Strategy During The American Revolution
March 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
How Infectious Diseases Affected General George Washington’s Strategy During the American Revolution
Dr. Leach, retired Internist and an Infectious Disease consultant, speaks about how infectious diseases affected General George Washington’s strategy during the American Revolution.
When and where…..
Date and time
Saturday, Mar 22, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Address
Rogers Island Visitors Center, 11 Rogers Island Drive Fort Edward, NY 12828
Cost
FREE ADMISSION
About this event
This talk is in conjunction with the Washington County 250th Committee and is given by Dr. Leach, a retired internist and infectious disease consultant who resides in Queensbury, NY. Dr. Leach was the founder of the Glens Falls Medical Mission and its Project Guatemala.
The location of this event being held at Rogers Island is especially meaningful, as it played a significant role during the American Revolution. One of its notable uses was as a site for a smallpox hospital. In the midst of the war, smallpox outbreaks were a major threat to both the Continental Army and the general population. In this context, Rogers Island became one of the places used to quarantine and treat soldiers who had contracted smallpox. It is believed that the island served as a smallpox hospital for infected soldiers, particularly because of its isolation, which helped limit the spread of the disease.
Come learn more about this fascinating and important endeavor in person.