Rub the Oils and Strew the Powders May 29, 2007

'Rub the Oils and Strew the Powders: The Legacy of European Herbs in Early American Medicine and Cuisine' is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Friends of Montpelier and Montpelier Mansion. This new exhibit will feature seldom seen pictures and documents from the National Agricultural Library's rare book collection. Learn what herbs, remedies and recipes the first white settlers found essential to bring to the new world.