THE LEGACY
of Black Herbalism

When enslaved Africans were brought to America, many of their traditions were taken away from them once they arrived. One exception to this rule, however, is the legacy of herbalism for their medicinal, dietary and cultural usage. Plants such as cotton, black walnut, witch-hazel and dogwood were used for a variety of purposes in their communities. Debra Freeman, food anthropologist, writer, and podcaster, will guide you through this rich history and lead you on a tour that will feature examples of some of these plants in the Garden’s collections.

Class includes Garden Admission during our extended hours.  Enjoy time in the Garden before or after class.  

We believe that all adults in our community should have access to plant-based, nature-focused learning opportunities. We offer several pricing tiers so you can register at the amount you’re able to pay. Thank you for your contribution.

• Sustainer: $30

• Supporter: $20

• Contributor: $10

• Attendee: $0

All programs are subject to change.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden strives to be a Garden for all and we are committed to offering diverse adult learning opportunities that are inclusive and accessible to all learners. If you would like to request an accommodation to support your participation in an adult learning opportunity at the Garden, please contact [email protected] or call 804-262-9887 x328 and we will make our best effort to help.