Victorian Apothecary Workshop | Hill City Tours

An Exclusive Evening at the Museum of History & Mystery

We’re opening the doors of the Hill City Tours Museum of History & Mystery for a special evening dedicated to the art of Victorian apothecary.

Limited to just 12 guests, this intimate, 90-minute workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore traditional 19th-century botanical practices while creating your own custom bath and body products.

Throughout the evening, you’ll work with a carefully selected collection of natural ingredients, dried botanicals, mineral salts, and essential oils to create two personalized apothecary pieces to take home.

Your first creation is a Botanical Bath Soak, made with a combination of Epsom, Pink Himalayan, and Dead Sea salts. You’ll select from dried lavender, calendula, chamomile, and blue cornflower, finishing your blend with essential oils before sealing it in a vintage-inspired 7 oz glass apothecary jar.

Your second creation is a Custom Botanical Roll-On Perfume, where you’ll develop your own personal fragrance using organic fractionated coconut oil, botanical elements, and a selection of essential oils. Your finished fragrance will be presented in a 10 ml glass roll-on vial.

As you work, enjoy complimentary warm spiced cider and traditional shortbread cookies in the historic surroundings of our downtown Lynchburg museum.

This isn’t a large group class or a typical craft night. We’ve intentionally limited attendance to provide a more personal experience, allowing guests to take their time, experiment with ingredients, and enjoy an evening centered around the craftsmanship and traditions of the Victorian era.

Each guest will leave with both handcrafted creations, printed Victorian-inspired formula cards, and a gift bag to carry their finished pieces home.

EVENT DETAILS

Admission: $55 per guest

Attendance: Strictly limited to 12 guests

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

Location: Hill City Tours Museum of History & Mystery, 1103 Church Street, Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia

Your admission includes all materials, premium essential oils, botanical ingredients, glass containers, guided instruction, printed formula cards, a take-home gift bag, and complimentary refreshments.

PRIVATE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

With only 12 places available, advance reservations are required. Once all 12 reservations have been filled, registration will close.

Join us for an evening of history, craftsmanship, and a little Victorian indulgence at the Museum of History & Mystery.