Home School Day: Cherokee Gardening and Medicinal Plants

Many people have heard about the "Three Sisters Garden," but not many people get to plant one. Pre-register your Home Schooled student to farm with authentic tools, help plant our Three Sisters Garden, learn about some Cherokee medicinal herbs, and even take home a seeding. Space is limited, call to reserve your child’s place now.

This home school day is recommended for ages 8+. An activity for children 7 and under and their parents will be provided.

Your child will learn about famous Moravian teacher and botanist, Anna Rosina Gambold, and her work with Cherokee medicinal plants. They'll have a chance to practice historically accurate farming with authentic tools, help plant our Three Sisters Garden, learn about some medicinal herbs used by the Cherokee, see an herbal medicine being made, and even take home a seeding of your very own. Space is limited, so call to reserve your child’s place now.

Guest hosts include Emily Baker from the Old Salem Museum & Gardens, NC.

This home school day is recommended for ages 8+. An activity for children 7 and under and their parents will be provided.

There will be 2, 1 hour 45 minute sessions with a 45 minute break in between.

$4.75 per participating student
$6.00 per participating adult
Must pre-register to participate