Museum Reprints ‘Petticoat Surgeon’ Autobiography by Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen

The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is pleased to announce that it has reprinted Petticoat Surgeon, the autobiography of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen. The book was originally published in 1947. The reprinting celebrates Dr. Van Hoosen's 158th birthday on March 26, and Women's History month. Bertha Van Hoosen (1863-1952), was born and raised in Stoney Creek Village - located on Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre Roads. The Village was established by her family in … [Read more...]