Happy New Year! 2024 promises to be a year to remember as we look forward to a fall opening of the much-anticipated Longwood Reimagined, yet special moments throughout the year will give you a glimpse of what’s ahead. Starting the year off is our captivating Winter Wonder, which is all about bold blooms, textural touches, and grand displays under glass. Read on for more details on the return of our Science Series, an upcoming lecture and book signing, free performances, and more!
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Just like a garden, buildings need tending and we’re taking these first few months of the new year to care for the Peirce-du Pont House, The Café, and 1906, resulting in closures. The House will be closed through early March. The Café and 1906 will be closed through April, yet plenty of delicious food will be available in climate-controlled tents. Thank you for understanding as we freshen our Gardens up for you!
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HISTORY OF PERFORMING ARTS AT LONGWOOD
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Join us in the Ballroom on Saturday, February 3 at 1 pm as P.S. du Pont Fellow and author Colvin Randall shares the remarkable history of performing arts at Longwood Gardens with stories of music, theater, dance, and other entertainment in our Gardens. Following his talk, Randall will sign copies of his newly released book, Garden of Music.
This event is free with Gardens Admission. No reservations required.
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Join Us For Free Organ Performances |
This month, enjoy free debut performances in our Ballroom with Christopher Kehoe on Sunday, January 21 at 3 pm and Dalaie Choi on Sunday, January 28 at 3 pm.
Christopher Kehoe, CAGO, graduated from Eastern University with a Bachelor of Arts in organ performance—the first person to be awarded this degree from the school. Kehoe specializes in historical pipe organ tuning, maintenance, and restoration.
South Korean organist Dalaie Choi has performed across the United States and Europe, and has studied music, choral conducting, organ performance, and more at Yonsei University, the University of Iowa, and the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. Choi was awarded the cultural minister award in Russia in 2018, and currently serves as music director at Concordia Lutheran Church in Wilmington, Delaware.
These performances are free with Gardens Admission. Reservations not required.
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Saturdays are for Science! |
On select Saturdays this winter, join us in the Ballroom to learn about one of our many plant research and conservation projects and meet the talented staff behind the work.
The series kicks off January 20 at 1 pm with Science Series: Innovative Greenhouses, Extraordinary Plants, led by Associate Director of Floriculture Diana Shull. Shull shares how we custom-grow a staggering 1,300 (and counting) types of plants each year for our seasonal indoor and outdoor displays—and how the expertise of our talented staff to our state-of-the-art greenhouses create the unmatched beauty you enjoy.
Free with Gardens Admission. No reservations required.
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Virtual Member Orientation |
Join Longwood staff online to learn more about your Membership through a 30-minute virtual presentation.
Register >
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| Longwood Reimagined Update |
February 17
12 pm
Ballroom
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Join us to learn more about Longwood Reimagined and the work that has been done to date. Then, hear about the exciting plans we have as we prepare to open new spaces later this year. Free with Gardens Admission; registration not required.
Learn More >
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Through March 29, the Gardens will be open Wednesdays through Mondays, 10 am–5 pm (closed Tuesdays). Reservations are not required for Members and Innovators throughout Winter Wonder.
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