Crawford W Long Museum
Crawford W Long Museum
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Crawford W. Long Museum in Jefferson, Georgia, provides educational exhibits about the life and career of Dr. Crawford W. Long, the physician who, on March 30, 1842 first used ether for surgical anesthesia.
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Blake L
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Solo
A very enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and I learned a lot about the local history of Jefferson here. Admission cost is low and there's much to see. If you are into history or science I recommend stopping by.
Written January 20, 2022
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rentlady
Hoschton, GA105 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We spent the afternoon in Jefferson, had always heard the story about Dr long inventing Pain free surgery . This is a must see spot. We spent about an hr here, elevator, a/c and free parking lot next door. Very interesting.
Written July 12, 2023
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lonelypolecat
Cumming, GA78 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
Stopped by with my 16 & 13 year old sons. They have little patience for museums but really liked this place. I prepped in advance by asking them to imagine surgery with no anasthesia. It seemed to have worked, as they not only looked at the extensive exhibits but also read many placard captions. One funny thing - they offer discounted admission to anesthesiologists.. I know a few, and they can certainly afford the $5 adult entry fee. Exhibits feature much more than just Crawford Long's stuff - there is much on the evolution of surgical pain treatment. Great place to spend an hour or more.
Written April 10, 2017
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Barb M
Jefferson, GA7 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
This place is great for kids and adults alike. Lots of interesting stuff and information to keep anyone interested.
Written June 28, 2016
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Renee L
Winder, GA88 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
The Crawford W. Long Museum is an amazing historical site in downtown Jefferson. This is the exact location where Dr. Long first used ether in a surgical experiment to extract a neck tumor from a patient, and is credited as the first person to discover surgical anesthesia. I had no idea that a 'celebrity' of sorts was just down the road from where I live!
The museum itself is very impressive, and you will find many artifacts from the time when Dr. Long practiced, including some of his own personal equipment and surgical tools. There are two half of the museum: the medical museum and an old fashioned general store. The medical portion also houses some of the Long family's personal items such as furniture and paintings from the home. You will also find what a hospital room may have looked like in the 1800's. The general store portion is very interesting as well, as this site was where the original store was housed. I felt like I was back in time as I went through the shop!
It took my brother and I about an hour to walk through the entire museum, and they also have a gift shop in the front. So bring your camera and have a great time!
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The museum itself is very impressive, and you will find many artifacts from the time when Dr. Long practiced, including some of his own personal equipment and surgical tools. There are two half of the museum: the medical museum and an old fashioned general store. The medical portion also houses some of the Long family's personal items such as furniture and paintings from the home. You will also find what a hospital room may have looked like in the 1800's. The general store portion is very interesting as well, as this site was where the original store was housed. I felt like I was back in time as I went through the shop!
It took my brother and I about an hour to walk through the entire museum, and they also have a gift shop in the front. So bring your camera and have a great time!
Happy Museum Hunting!
Written September 24, 2016
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Bbqman3341
Gainesville, GA6,561 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
dr. long was the fist to use ether for its pain relieving properties. this museum honors hi, and reflects upon his life, family and times. nicely done tribute to the time well reflected through medical exhibits well beyond his discovery of the useful properties of ether.
Written September 22, 2016
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Martha T
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Aug 2016 • Couples
A great little museum to learn from. It is well documented and worth your time to stop and "see" history!
Written August 18, 2016
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kingsman42
Fountain Inn, SC39 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
I believe it was in 2014 that we visited this museum in downtown Jefferson while visiting our son's family there. There are two floors dedicated to early wheelchairs, operating tables and equipment, and various other medical equipment and aids from late 1800's into the early 20th Century. Admission is reasonable and you will find the tour interesting. This should be on your list of places to visit when in or near Jefferson, Ga. Not far from Commerce, Ga.
Written July 27, 2016
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pjkovacich
50 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
This is a little gem in Jefferson. They have some facinating equipment and surgical instruments. Downstairs has a unique display of items in what was once the general store. It's well worth the visit.
Written May 8, 2016
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Cynthia B
Jefferson, GA284 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
I love the huge medical instruments they have on display. I found the story of Dr. Long interesting, as well as the details about saving his original spot on the town square. But my favorite part of all is the recreated General Store downstairs. Sometimes they sponsor a muisical concert there! That was a fun visit!
Written February 18, 2016
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