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In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,100 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement. Open daily, Longwood is one of more than 30 gardens in the Philadelphia region known as America’s Garden Capital. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library System is partnering again with Longwood Gardens for the 2022 Community Read. This is the 8th Annual Community Read, a program designed to …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s great horticultural displays, announced today that it will welcome back artist Bruce Munro to present Light: Installations by Bruce Munro, a garden-wide exhibition on view June …
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Chester County is located in the countryside of Philadelphia and comes with all the beautiful scenery you would expect. Here are five fall events and activities happening in Chester County.
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Chester County continues to provide great opportunities for residents and visitors to get out and enjoy themselves. Here are just a few events you should look out for as the …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens recently announced the appointment of Sharon Thompsonowak as Director of the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, a 13-month residential learning experience focused on building the …
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Longwood Gardens, in Kennet Square, PA, is a beautiful respite from the fast-paced noisy world we all have become adjusted to. Wandering through the exquisite gardens and tree-lined paths can …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Following the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 12-15, Chester County Health Department officials will offer the …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, and House Democratic Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro, D-Erie, hosted a special hearing on Pennsylvania public gardens yesterday at Longwood Gardens …
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There is never any shortage of fun for family and friends in Chester County, Pennsylvania. All the top attractions in the region provide a serene environment for family-friendly fun. Finding …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens recently unveiled plans for a sweeping yet deeply sensitive transformation of its core area of conservatory gardens, in the most ambitious revitalization in a …
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