A window into the past of Powell and Liberty Township
The Civil War Herb Lady of Ohio
Date
May 08, 2023, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Title
The Civil War Herb Lady of Ohio
Speaker
Valerie Hamill, Reenactor
Venue
Adventure Park Recreation Facility
260 Adventure Park Drive
Powell, OH 43065
Summary
An enthusiastic audience learned about the medicinal benefits of several herbs, presented by the Civil War Herb Lady of Ohio.
Valerie Hamill, in character and costume, captured the interest of attendees by sharing interesting herbal tidbits as she passed samples around to touch and smell. After her presentation everyone was invited to make their own Tussie Mussie, a small bouquet of aromatic herbs, to take home.
Making a Tussie Mussie
Photos
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Herbs and Literature Ready to Sample
Civil War Herb Lady, Valerie Hamill, and Some of the Audience
Civil War Herb Lady Reads a Letter From Her Husband