Hill-Physick House
4.6 (83)museum
4.6 (83)The last free-standing colonial mansion in Society Hill pairs Federal elegance with early American surgical history.
Description
Built in 1786, the residence belonged in the early 19th century to Dr. Philip Syng Physick, recognized as the father of American surgery. Inside, period furnishings showcasing Federal architecture sit alongside medical history artifacts and exhibitions exploring early American medicine and Physick’s life.
