Rooted in Remedy: Colonial Herbal Wisdom Comes Alive at The Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden
Discover the history of herbal medicine in Colonial America through a two-part program led by Dr. Eugene Zampieron, known as Dr. Z, at The Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden in Woodbury.
The series begins online on Wednesday, September 23, at 6 pm with a presentation introducing the foundations of colonial herbal medicine. Dr. Z will explore the plants and practices that shaped early American healing traditions while highlighting the cultural and scientific roots of herbal care.
The program continues in person on Saturday, September 26, at 11 am with a hands-on workshop at the historic Glebe House, which dates to the 1740s. Participants will take a guided garden tour to identify medicinal and edible plants while learning about the folklore, chemistry, and traditional uses of herbs found throughout the garden.
The workshop will also include hands-on preparation of two traditional remedies using herbs gathered from the garden, foraged from the wild, and purchased locally. Participants will make a healing salve and choose between a Colonial-style cough remedy or an immune-supporting tonic. Each participant will take home their handmade preparations along with knowledge of how to recreate them at home.
The program fee is $65 per person and includes both sessions, equipment use, and all supplies. Pre-registration is required. For additional information, contact office@glebehousemuseum.org or 203-263-2855.
The Glebe House Museum & Gertrude Jekyll Garden is located in Woodbury, CT.
