Demonstrations and activities for all ages.

Come explore plant use in the 18th century with an emphasis on those grown or harvested for medicinal purposes. Plants have always played a necessary role in our lives, and during Colonial Times. Native plants and herbs were the most common treatment for everything from a sore throat to a stomachache to poison ivy. Stop by Awbury’s table at Cliveden to learn more.

This event is part of Cliveden’s 2023 Revolutionary Germantown Festival, which runs from 10am to 4pm at multiple sites. Visitors will be able to engage with the 18 sites in Historic Germantown through family-friendly activities that highlight the diverse experiences of the men, women and children who lived in 1777 Germantown. The festival promises to be a day of fun and exploration! For a full schedule of events, click here.

Cost: Free!  No registration required

Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Time: 10am-4pm

Location: Cliveden Historic House, 6401 Germantown Avenue, Phila 19144

Click here for more information and directions.