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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.
EAST MARLBOROUGH, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced $1.5 million in state grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program that will support the Fame Fire Company of West …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The colorful hues of fall are on display indoors and out at Longwood Gardens during the much-anticipated Chrysanthemum Festival on view October 22-November 15.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens announced the return of its 30-minute Illuminated Fountain Performances set to music offering the ultimate summer evening experience.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens is inviting guests to get a whiff of something rare in the plant world. The Gardens announced that its titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum), also …
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There’s no shortage of fun for families in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Our historic county offers a wealth of opportunities for family-friendly fun that is hard to pass up.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Escape to a lush sanctuary filled with nearly 5,000 blooming orchids during Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens January 18 through March 22. As one of the first plant collections …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens near Kennett Square, PA, plans five spectacular seasonal displays and nearly 600 daily horticultural, educational, performing arts, and holiday programs for 2020.
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens announced the appointment of James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Corteva Agriscience, to its Board of Trustees. The appointment is effective January …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Longwood Gardens’ Spring Blooms display was named the 2019 Tulip Display of the Year by the World Tulip Society. The World Tulip Awards are presented to organizations and individuals …
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AVONDALE, PA — More than 230 guests recently joined Stroud Water Research Center, its board of directors and the presenting sponsor, Wilmington Trust, at the 17th annual Water’s Edge gala …
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