Historic Gardens Day at Thankful Arnold House Museum

At Thankful Arnold House Museum, 12 -4 pm, visitors will learn how herbs, vegetables, and plants were used by the Widow Thankful Arnold in the early 19th century. The garden features over 50 varieties of herbs including those used in cooking, dyeing, fragrance, and medicine. This year’s activity for both adults and children will be making a wreath craft and garden scavenger hunt. Kristy Benson-Amarante of Higganum’s Bittersweet Farm will be on hand to talk about herbal and medicinal teas and Bethany Naccarato, author of the museum’s garden book will be featured to sign books and talk about her experience as a master gardener. Light refreshments will also be served including our famous rhubarb tea.  Admission to both house and garden is free.