Drop in at anytime during 10:30am-12pm and 1pm-2:30pm.
Pine Physick: Medicine in Early Massachusetts
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Date & Time
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time Slot(s):
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Description
The early English settlers made use of pine trees for building materials, trade commodities and medicine. Come join Dan Marshall to explore both European and American colonial sources that shed light on how turpentine, resin and pine cones were used to treat a variety of ailments.
Due to the weather, this event has been moved indoors to the Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center.
Weather Restrictions
Will be moved indoors if raining.
Address
Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center, Charter Street, Salem, MA, USA
Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center, Charter Street, Salem, MA, USA
DirectionsThis program will be held inside the Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center, Samuel Pickman House, 43 Charter St, Salem.
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Fun for Kids
Event Category
- History
- Horticulture
- Nature / Science