America 250: Historical Plants & Transplants, 1776

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Bristol Public Library | Bristol, CT

Advertisement
Join us in person to explore plants and stories from 1776 America—garden history comes alive!
About this Event

Master Gardener Susan Eisenhandler gives us a look into indigenous plants and transplants circa 1776. Join us to learn about our forefathers’ gardening scene.

A fun and enlightening dive into the world of historical plants that shaped America around 1776. Discover how these plants and transplants played a role in the country's beginnings. Perfect for history buffs, plant lovers, or anyone curious about America's green roots. Don't miss this unique chance to connect with the past through nature!

RSVP: bristollib.com, in-person at the library, or by calling: 860.584.7787 x 3. No charge. 18+

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Bristol Public Library

Host or Publisher Bristol Public Library

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Bristol

Goats at Manross!
Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Goats at Manross!

260 Central St, Bristol, CT, United States, Connecticut 06010

Mothers Day DIY Snowglobe Tumbler Workshop
Sat, 02 May at 12:00 pm Mothers Day DIY Snowglobe Tumbler Workshop

The Bristol Bazaar

WORKSHOPS
Coloring Club for Adults
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Coloring Club for Adults

Bristol Public Library

Understanding Computer Hardware
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Understanding Computer Hardware

Bristol Public Library

Spanish Chat Group
Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Spanish Chat Group

Manross Memorial Library

Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society's 41st Annual Show and Sale
Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society's 41st Annual Show and Sale

Bristol CT Senior Center

KIDS FOOD-DRINKS
Mummies, Myth, and Ritual
Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Mummies, Myth, and Ritual

Bristol Public Library

ART LITERARY-ART
Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society's 41st Annual Show and Sale
Sun, 12 Apr at 10:00 am Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society's 41st Annual Show and Sale

Bristol CT Senior Center

KIDS FOOD-DRINKS
National Scrabble Day Social
Mon, 13 Apr at 02:00 pm National Scrabble Day Social

Bristol Public Library

Imagination Blast Off!
Mon, 13 Apr at 06:00 pm Imagination Blast Off!

Manross Memorial Library

My Quiet War with Dr. Daniel O'Connell
Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 am My Quiet War with Dr. Daniel O'Connell

Bristol Public Library

ART LITERARY-ART
A Moment in Time Memory Cafe: B I N G O !
Fri, 17 Apr at 02:00 pm A Moment in Time Memory Cafe: B I N G O !

Manross Memorial Library

Intro. to 3D Design with Tinkercad
Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Intro. to 3D Design with Tinkercad

Bristol Public Library

Find Your Voice in Verse
Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Find Your Voice in Verse

WorthWhile Reads, 1 Richmond Place, Bristol, CT, USA

ART LITERARY-ART
Basic Auto Maintenance with Good Guys Autohouse LLC
Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Basic Auto Maintenance with Good Guys Autohouse LLC

Manross Memorial Library

America 250: Historical Plants  & Transplants, 1776
Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm America 250: Historical Plants & Transplants, 1776

Bristol Public Library

Goats at Manross!
Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Goats at Manross!

260 Central St, Bristol, CT, United States, Connecticut 06010

Understanding Computer Hardware
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Understanding Computer Hardware

Bristol Public Library

Writing Romance 101
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Writing Romance 101

WorthWhile Reads, 1 Richmond Place, Bristol, CT, USA

WORKSHOPS ART

What's Happening Next in Bristol?

Discover Bristol Events