18th Century Herbal Remedies and Medicinal Use of Plants

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults & Teens, Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on February 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.

Event Details

Join Sarah Raiford from the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown as she shares her knowledge on uses of herbs in the 18th century! Sarah will walk you through some of the more common herbal remedies used during the Revolutionary War and how families grew plants in their own garden and used them to treat ailments at home.

The intended audiences for this program are Adults and Teens accompanied by an Adult. Registration is suggested but not required to attend.