The Dr. James Still Historic Office and Education Center, in Medford, will host its fourth annual Community Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 2. This free, family-friendly event features health screenings, workshops, games and a wellness marketplace. 

Dr. Still’s historic office stands as a powerful reminder of resilience, healing and self-determination. Known throughout the region as the “Black Doctor of the Pines,” Still was a self-educated herbalist who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected natural healers of the 19th century.

Born to formerly enslaved parents and given only limited formal schooling, Still developed a deep fascination with plants, anatomy and natural medicine. Through years of study and observation, he taught himself the principles of naturopathic healing and created herbal remedies that drew patients from across South Jersey and beyond. In 1855, Still constructed his office in Medford. The building served as both a medical practice and an herbal production center.

Today, the Dr. James Still Historic Office Site Association works to preserve and share this extraordinary legacy.

Location: 210 Medford-Mount Holly Rd. For more information, visit www.DrJamesStillCenter.org.