A Guide to Natural Plant Dyes
Plants that produce dyes The settlers made most of their dyes from plants. Herbs, vegetables, fruits, trees, and lichens all were used to make dyes.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the biannual Civil War Encampment and Reenactment! We had a weekend with perfect weather and many exciting and educational activities.
Special Thanks
Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation, Westmoreland County Public Works Department, Westmoreland Historical Society Board of Directors, Westmoreland Historical Society volunteers, Bob Sidley (event coordinator), Tom Klingensmith, and Jim Clayton.
Reenacting Groups: The 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band (The Logan Guards), Army of Northern Virginia, Army of the Potomac, Birney’s Division, Federal Volunteer Brigade, Rhode Island Volunteers, United States Veterans Corps
Music: The 46th Pennsylvania Regiment Band (The Logan Guards), Camp Chase Fifes and Drums, 21st Georgia Band
Community Partners: James M. Clayton & Mary Catherine Motchar, Kepple-Graft Funeral Home
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