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As the rings of a tree tell the story of the growth, development, and important events influencing it, the memorabilia in the museum vividly depict the history of nursing from the days of Florence Nightingale to the space age. The exhibits immediately immerse you in the authentic atmosphere of nursing in days gone by. The museum challenges your imagination as you read a letter from Florence Nightingale to Matron Alice Fisher, Foundress of the Philadelphia General School of Nursing, "Old Blockley, " dated Christmas 1877. Student ledgers from the turn of the century provide a nostalgic contrast with today's "nurses notes."
The
Visible Effort of Tireless Service
Beginning as a Bicentennial project, the History of Nursing Museum was
created in 1974 entirely by the donations of memorabilia from nurses and
friends of nursing. The museum flourished under the aegis of the Southeastern
Pennsylvania League for Nursing until 1985 when it became independently
incorporated. Since its founding in 1974, nurses from all over the country
have contributed diaries, letters, books, caps, equipment, and many historical
items to allow future generations to trace the flow of nursing history.
Nursing's most important contributions to the country's military efforts are illustrated in a colorful display of uniforms, journals and badges of honor.
