Lecture: A History of Herbalism in Maine

Name: Lecture: A History of Herbalism in Maine
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Location: Old York Historical Society

Wed, Feb 12, 2020 6:00 PM
Old York Historical Society

3 Lindsay Road, York, ME

Ticket Price $20.00-$22.00 This event is now over

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Add To Calendar 0001-01-01 0:00 0001-01-01 0:00 UTC Lecture: A History of Herbalism in Maine Living historian Hannah Peterson shares her extensive knowledge of the historical use of herbs and plants in Maine. Old York Historical Society @ 3 Lindsay Road, York, ME Old York Historical Society membership@oldyork.org

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Our ancestors had a keen knowledge of the natural world around them, using native plants for everything from food and dye to medicine and personal hygiene. As a living historian, Hannah Peterson has researched the use of herbs and plants in Maine, and explored how they were prepared. Using hands-on examples of plants, dyed fabrics, and primitive tools, she shares her extensive knowledge of this unique aspect of Maine’s history.

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Wed, Feb 12, 2020 6:00 PM

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Old York Historical Society

3 Lindsay Road, York, Maine, 03909, United States

Old York Historical Society

Proceeds from this event provide essential support for the many things Old York cares for and cares about—16 buildings, 20 properties, 5 full-time and 25 part-time employees, more than 20,000 artifacts, 50,000 archival objects in the library—and helps us serve thousands of people annually through tours, educational programs, exhibitions, and special events.