Hospitals have been on many people’s minds throughout the pandemic. In the 18th and 19th centuries, people sought out treatment at other institutions. For wealthy people suffering from respiratory illnesses such as tuberculosis, like the Eyre family, travel was frequently recommended to ease symptoms. Many sought relief at hot springs resorts, which doubled as a rehabilitative visit and a luxurious vacation. For the Eyres, treating tuberculosis was also a charitable cause. In the 19th century, Severn Eyre planned to bequeath his entire estate, including Eyre Hall, to the Hospital for Consumptives of Maryland (Eudowood Sanatorium in Towson, MD) if his heirs did not survive him or adhere to his will. Learn more about the Eyre family and historical medical treatments in MCHC’s new book, “The Material World of Eyre Hall: Four Centuries of Chesapeake History.” Order using the Museum Store link in our bio. Image: “The Hygeia Hotel in front of Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Virginia,” by...