Tea in the Garden is an event for adults and their children to learn a little history while having a lot of fun out in our historic garden. Children ages 7-12 will learn about our favorite 18th century herbs and have the joyful opportunity to create their own tea and drink it in 18th century fashion. Kids will receive either a mob cap bonnet or tricorne patriot hat to wear through the tea party and take home as a souvenir. They will also leave with a small blend of herbs to share with the rest of the family at home. Read More

Learn the beautiful art of flower pressing and preserve a piece of summer forever! Park horticulturist, Anna Davis, will teach the various methods of pressing during this workshop. The class will assemble their own press so they can and continue what they have learned at home. Once presses are assembled, we will proceed to our 18th century kitchen garden to collect two to three flowers to use in your new press.  The last hour of the workshop we will discuss various ways to use pressed flowers creatively at home. Then, using pre-pressed flowers and some beautiful vintage paper samples, we Read More

Join the park Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, in a photographic tour of ten plants represented in our own 18th century kitchen gardens. Anna will cover what she considers most interesting about these ten plants - whether it be their lore and history, a personal connection, or an essential use.  The plants discussed will range from herbs to ornamentals, annuals to perennials, and even a vegetable or two. Each plant will match the needs of the modern garden. In addition, she will discuss her role here at the park and provide some insight to her resources and research. Stick around after Read More