Elizabeth Kershner Hager Herbal Gardens
Visitors to the Jonathan Hager House are fascinated by the herbal and flower gardens, which surround the house on all sides.

The plantings are based on known Colonial gardens. Herbs were used not only for flavoring and seasoning, but also for medicinal purposes as well. While there is no way of knowing which herbs Elizabeth Kershner Hager grew, there is certainty that she was familiar with most of the herbs in these plantings today.

Today the Hager House is now completely outfitted with authentic furnishings of the period. It depicts a life long since forgotten.

The Antietam Garden Club cares for the front herbal and flower gardens, and furnishes flowers for the interior of the house. The Club also provides hostesses for the Jonathan Hager Craft Days.

The Hager House staff cares for the side and rear gardens