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Victorians Uncovered - Altered States: Victorian Drug Users

Presented by Wornall Majors House Museums at Alexandar Majors House Museum, Kansas City MO

Mar 18 2020
Victorians Uncovered - Altered States: Victorian Drug Users

Victorians Uncovered-Altered States: Victorian Drug Users | March 18, 6 pm | Alexander Majors Barn | Event one in our 3-part educational happy hour series featuring the surprising lives of Victorians and little-known secrets of Victorian society.

From morphine to opium, Victorian society was adventurous and even wild in their pursuit of altered states. How did Victorian drug culture emerge and what can explain their desire for experimentation and oblivion? With Dr. Matthew Osborn, associate professor of history at UMKC and author of “Rum Maniacs: Alcohol Insanity in the Early American Republic.” $15 per event or $40 for all three events. (Wornall/Majors member price $10)Ticket includes lecture, two drink tickets, and light snacks. ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Tickets are $15 per event or $40 for all three. Wornall/Majors members pay only $10 for tickets.

LOCATION

Alexandar Majors House Museum

8201 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

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PARKING INFO

A large parking lot is adjacent to the Alexander Majors House.