Herbalism in the Allegheny Plateau

Herbalism was an essential component of life on the 18th century frontier of Pennsylvania. The forest was abundant with beneficial plants and fungi, and these staples proved to have strong medicinal properties. These herbal remedies have been used for centuries, and most of their components are available in our own backyards. Join local author and historian Brady Crytzer for a course on 18th century frontier herbalism. Topics covered include common recipes, remedies, and tips for starting your own home medicinal herb garden. Take home bundles of common – and not-so-common – herbs.

Members $25 | Nonmembers $35  (Please sign in to receive member discount)

About the Instructor

Brady J. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University. He is the recipient of the Donald S. Kelly and Donna J. McKee Awards for outstanding scholarship in the discipline of history. A specialist in imperialism in North America, he is the author of a number of books, including Fort Pitt: A Frontier History, Guyasata and the Fall of Indian America, and War in the Peaceable Kingdom: The Kittaning Raid of 1756. He is also the host of Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution. (Listen Here)

This program will take place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions.