{"id":211698,"date":"2026-06-05T16:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/211698\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:44:07","slug":"how-plants-shaped-life-in-colonial-philadelphia-will-be-explored-at-a-mutter-museum-event-june-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/211698\/","title":{"rendered":"How plants shaped life in colonial Philadelphia will be explored at a M\u00fctter Museum event June 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

People interested in gardening and local history can learn how Philadelphians used plants hundreds of years ago during a special event next week at the M\u00fctter Museum.<\/p>\n

The Colonial Garden Consortium will host a “Meet & Geek” program on Wednesday, June 10, focused on the role plants played in Philadelphia during the colonial and early American eras.<\/p>\n

The consortium includes several historic sites across the city that have partnered on programming connected to America’s 250th anniversary. Participating organizations include Bartram’s Garden, The Woodlands, Fort Mifflin, Powel House, Pennsylvania Hospital, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Wyck Historic House and Grumblethorpe.<\/p>\n

Speakers will discuss the many ways plants were used in colonial Philadelphia, and attendees will be able to view artifacts from the participating sitees.<\/p>\n

The lecture begins at 6:15 p.m. Afterward, attendees can browse collections and learn more about the consortium’s work.<\/p>\n

The event runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20, and advance registration is required.<\/p>\n

Meet & Geek: Colonial Garden Consortium<\/a><\/p>\n

Wednesday, June 10 | 6-7:30 p.m.
M\u00fctter Museum
19 S 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tickets: $20<\/p>\n

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