Syphilis and the Springs: Doctors and Patients in Hot Springs, 1870-1940
Wednesday May 27 2026 12:00PM
Garland County Library
Program Description
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hot Springs was the therapeutic destination of choice for many Americans struggling with syphilis. Why did they come here, what were their experiences like, and how did their health-seeking behaviors impact life and society in this central Arkansas town?
This program is part of the collaborative series between Garland County Library and Hot Springs National Park, and can be attended in-person or watched via livestream on the Library’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/GarlandCoLibrary or the Garland County Library Facebook page.
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12:00PM - 1:00PM
Wednesday May 27 2026
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Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs AR
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