Death and Disease: Germ Theory in Victorian Households 
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11 am - 12 pm

Preregister and meet in the Carriage House
Cost: $12 members, $15 non-members 

Join us for a special guided tour of Campbell House as we explore how the Germ Theory of Disease forever changed homes across the country. Discover how Victorian households, classes, and gender roles transformed when people learned about the constant threat of disease from microorganisms.

Image: Ladislav Mednyansky, Old Man's Death, 1890. Painting. 

About the Program: We offer special guided tours of Campbell House and beyond focused on a topic not normally covered in your regular visit to the historic house. These tours last about 50 minutes and then you're welcome to tour the house on your own. We recommend pre-booking as the tour often sells out.  

**Please be aware that Campbell House is a historical building with many stairs.**