Rooted in History: People, Plants & Places

Visit the Palace grounds and learn medicinal uses of plants past and present, the geographic origins of our food, what was used to make natural dyes and the textiles worn. Watch spinning demos of wool. On the South Lawn, visit Military through the Ages, a timeline of military history from colonization through modern conflicts that includes displays of firearms and other military equipment and supplies. There will be specialists in genealogical research on site to talk to to talk to about your roots.