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Lincoln Library exhibit highlights history, power of plants
A FALL EXHIBIT at the Lincoln Library highlights how local herbs and plants were used to treat various ailments during the Revolutionary War era. The exhibit runs through October and is a collaboration between the library and Lincoln Historical Society.
Photos courtesy of Lucinda Cockrell and Marisa Hamilton
October 2, 2025
“Herbal Medicine in the Revolutionary Era” shows how 18th century settlers used herbs and plants to treat various ailments.
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