SUSAN LFLSCHE PCOTTE DR MUSEUM

WALTHILL, NE

Susan LaFlesche Picotte was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. The museum in Walthill, Nebraska is dedicated to her life and legacy. The museum is housed in the building that was once her hospital, which she founded in 1913. The museum features exhibits on her life, including her education, medical practice, and advocacy for healthcare for Native Americans.

Visitors can explore the museum's collection of artifacts, including medical equipment and photographs from the early 20th century. The museum also has a library with books and documents related to Susan LaFlesche Picotte's life and work.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops and lectures on Native American healthcare and culture. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free.

Overall, the Susan LaFlesche Picotte Dr. Museum in Walthill, Nebraska is a fascinating tribute to an important historical figure who made significant contributions to healthcare and advocacy for Native Americans.

SUSAN LFLSCHE PCOTTE DR MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WALTHILL NE. US MID #8403100260

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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SUSAN LFLSCHE PCOTTE DR MUSEUM
PO BOX 395
WALTHILL
NE
68067-0395

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