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Watch the historic gardeners use 18th-century tools and techniques to grow herbs, vegetables, and decorative flora. Plots within the garden represent provision gardens of the enslaved and American Indians, as well as the luxury gardens that ornamented the landscape of wealthy households. Visit the garden to learn more about the Sankofa Heritage Garden and the Three Sisters Garden.
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Sankofa Heritage Garden
Provision gardens of the enslaved were heavily influenced by West African traditions. Found on a farm or plantation, this type of garden would contain a combination of vegetables from around the world, creating a culinary legacy which continues today.
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Green Thumbs & Garden Enthusiasts Itinerary
Cool green spaces, flower gardens, big shade trees, and more. See why people keep coming back to our gardens!
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Historic Trade: Carpenter
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Historic Trade: Gunsmith
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Historic Trade: Apothecary
Learn how medicine, wellness, and surgical practices of the 18th century compare to today.
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Historic Trades
Discover craftsmanship in more than 20 trades, where modern-day practitioners use 18th-century tools and techniques to apprentice in — and eventually master — blacksmithing, woodworking or gunsmithing, just to name a few.
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