52 Weeks of Firsts - First Women’s Medical College: 1850

Saturday, March 14, 2026

11:00 AM-1:00 PM

This year, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration! Historic Philadelphia has created and launched “52 Weeks of Firsts."

Drexel University College of Medicine is proud to be selected as one of the featured “first” celebration sites, celebrating Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania.

Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a "first-ival" at the Health Sciences Building.

The celebration will feature:
• A presentation on Woman’s Medical College
• Exhibits from the Legacy Center Archives and Special Collections
• A community health fair with free screenings
• And much more!

Please Save the Date! This event is open to the public, and the entire Drexel community is encouraged to attend. More details to come.