HistERIE: Historic Potager Garden with Edinboro Area Historical Society In-Person
Join Edinboro Area Historical Society for an outdoor exploration of their 19th century courtyard garden at the Doucette House Museum. Learn why garden placement mattered, how plants were commonly used at the time, and what ingredients typically hailed from the 1861 potager garden.
Carol Klonicki, the society's registrar/curator is a Master Gardener and will explain the importance of each of the plants in the courtyard garden. Herb/vegetable gardens traditionally were close to the house so family members (mostly the women) could quickly and easily select and pick herbs that were used to cure the sick and/or flavor the foods that were being cooked. Many plants had double uses. The program is free and open to the public.
Participants should dress appropriately for weather and physical activity.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Meet at: 126 Water Street, Edinboro, PA 16412 at the intersection of Water and West Normal Streets.
Related LibGuide: HistERIE by Alyssa Johnson
- Date:
- Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Off Site - Please Check Event Listing for Location Details
- Audience:
- Adults Seniors Teens
- Categories:
- Class or Workshop Genealogy & Local History Lecture Meeting / Meet-Up
About the Program Host:
The Edinboro Area Historical Society (EAHS) is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and celebration of the rich history of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding areas. Through events, programs, and a growing collection of historical materials, EAHS works to connect the community with its past while fostering appreciation for its cultural heritage.
Visit the museum on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, view their Online Collections, and follow their Facebook page @EAHS.pa.