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Program - Under the Arbor: Revolutionary Herbs

Sponsoring Organization

United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC, 20002-1958

Phone: 202-245-2726
Fax: 202-245-4575

Location

U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave. NE
Washington, DC
See map: Google Maps
September 17, 2011 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Early Americans, including Founding Fathers George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams, depended on herbs for many essential needs. Learn about the uses and history of some of the most popular herbs used by colonial and Native Americans for healing, cooking, and more. Sample food and drink, explore the herbs in the garden, and pick up recipes at this outdoor drop-in presentation in the National Herb Garden. Presented by the South Jersey Unit of the Herb Society of America. Free.

 

Fee: 
Free

Contact Information

United States National Arboretum
3501 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC, 20002-1958

Phone: 202-245-2726
Fax: 202-245-4575

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