Herbs: History, Culture, and Recipes at Florence Griswold Museum

Discover the fascinating world of herbs during Herbs: History, Culture, and Recipes, a garden event at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 1:00 pm. This engaging program explores the historical and cultural significance of herbs like lemon balm—once called “as sweet as Balm, as soft as air, as gentle” by Cleopatra—and how they continue to be used today for healing, fragrance, and decoration.

Guests will enjoy an informative talk with illustrative slides, sample recipes made with herbs, and sip refreshing iced herb tea. A selection of herbs will also be available for purchase to inspire your own culinary and garden adventures.

Advance registration is recommended. Member discounts apply when logged into an online account. For more details and to register, visit florencegriswoldmuseum.org.

Florence Griswold Museum is located at 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut.