Junior Historians: Apothecary and Herbal Medicine
About
Step into the past and discover history in a fun, immersive way with Junior Historians! This program series is designed for ages 5-8, and invites young learners to explore history through interactive activities and playful discovery. Each session combines historical learning with practical, hands-on activities that bring history to life. Each class will cover a different theme, with a special emphasis on the Farm Park’s unique history, encouraging children to learn by touching, trying, and experiencing real tools, techniques, and traditions from long ago. Your child will leave with a richer understanding of history and a greater appreciation for the simple joys of farm life. Apothecary and Herbal Medicine takes students on a fascinating journey into the history of medicine and the ways people once used plants, herbs, and natural remedies to care for themselves and their communities. Students will explore the role of the apothecary, discover how herbs and plants were gathered, prepared, and used throughout history, and learn about the knowledge and traditions that shaped early medicine. Through hands-on activities and historical exploration, kids will experience what it was like to step into the world of an old-fashioned apothecary while gaining a greater appreciation for how people in the past understood health, healing, and the natural world. This is a drop off program, but parents are welcome to stay during the class. Please be sure to dress for the weather and bring water.
