Seeds of Revolution: The Transatlantic Exchange of Plants and Herbs in 18th-Century America
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – September 2026 – Join Durand-Hedden House & Garden on Sunday, September 27, from 1 pm to 4 pm, as we kick off our 2026-2027 season with Seeds of Revolution: The Transatlantic Exchange of Plants and Herbs in 18th-Century America.
The event will bring visitors back to the house and grounds for a new programming year. In the house, Professor Kar
en Shelby will talk about how the colonization of the Americas had a transformational impact on plants and plant collection in both the new colonies and in Europe. Visitors to our beautiful herb garden can enjoy guided tours with Maria Mulkern. The Country Store will be open for shoppers.
Tickets for this event are available at DurandHedden.org on our event page. Durand-Hedden House & Garden Members should choose Member tickets, with additional event-specific donations always welcome. The event is free for all, but non-members are asked to consider making a donation to support the House, grounds, and our programming. Information on Membership is available on our website. Membership starts at just $25 a year.
Parking for Durand-Hedden House is available on nearby streets.
About Durand-Hedden House and GardenThe Durand-Hedden House and Garden Association is Maplewood’s historic house museum, dedicated to creating engaging and informative educational programs and materials about the local history of Maplewood and surrounding communities, natural history, and other related topics. The House, at 523 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, is open once a month between September and June. For more information, visit our website at durandhedden.org. To arrange group tours, write to info@durandhedden.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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