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Medicinal Plants in the Civil War

Location of Staunton River Battlefield State Park in Virginia

Where

Staunton River Battlefield State Park, 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962.
Clover Visitor Center

When

Sept. 27, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Discover the significant role native plants played in Civil War-era medicine, as both physicians and soldiers relied on them to treat a variety of ailments and injuries. This informative presentation will provide guidance on how to accurately identify these common medicinal plants and examine their historical uses, as well as potential applications in modern herbal medicine. The program features a detailed slideshow and will be held indoors at the Clover Visitor Center.

For additional information, please contact the Clover Visitor Center at (434) 454-4312.

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About National Public Lands Day

Virginia State Parks celebrates National Public Lands Day each September by inviting volunteers and visitors to take part in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the country. Join in preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the state’s public lands through a variety of hands-on activities, including trail maintenance, tree plantings, invasive species removal, litter clean-ups and educational programs on the importance of conservation. Parking fees are waived at most Virginia State Parks for National Public Lands Day (excludes Grayson Highlands and the admission fee at Natural Bridge and Southwest Virginia Museum).

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-454-4312
Email Address: srbattle@dcr.virginia.gov