Healing Roots: Folk Medicine in Appalachia

Location
125 Village Green Circle, Rocky Top, TN 37769

Meet at the Norris Dame State Park headquarters at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, to learn about the historical uses of many of our native plants. Ranger Holly Frerichs will identify a number of native plants and discuss folk healing traditions that go back centuries and talk about the people who used, and still, use them.

There is limited seating for this presentation, so please register in advance. You can register on the park website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/norris-dam/#/?event=healin…

This is the last time this program will be offered to the public for 2026!

This program is free to attend, however, please consider donating to the park upon registration. Every dollar of your donation stays within the park and is are used for program supplies, park improvements and so much more. Thank you for your ongoing support of your state park!