Pomanders and potpourri enjoyed wide use during the colonial era. Pomanders are balls of perfumed materials, like oranges and cloves, that people carried with them in the belief that they warded off disease and unpleasant smells. Potpourri is a mixture of dried plant materials that provides a pleasant scent.

On January 11, 2026, visit Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library to learn the art of making potpourri and pomanders, crafts that were popular during Colonial America.

Registration not required.