Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum contains over 15,000 original objects including medical instruments, hand-blown glass containers, and pharmaceutical equipment from the 1800s.

Founded in 1792 by Edward Stabler, this family business operated until 1933, serving notable customers including Martha Washington, Robert E. Lee, and President James Monroe.

The museum exhibits demonstrate medical practices and pharmaceutical manufacturing methods from the colonial period through the early twentieth century in the United States.

Located at 105-107 South Fairfax Street in Alexandria, the museum offers guided tours Wednesday through Monday, with different schedules during summer and winter seasons.

The manufacturing room remains untouched since 1933, displaying original antebellum furnishings, herbs, and medical ingredients in their exact locations from the final operating day.

Location: Alexandria

Website: https://alexandriava.gov/Apothecary

GPS coordinates: 38.80425,-77.04275

Latest update: September 25, 2025 17:25