Longwood Gardens
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- Regular Hours:
Mon - Sun - Phone:
Main - 610-388-1000
- Address:
- 1001 Longwood Rd Kennett Square, PA 19348
- Links:
http://longwoodgardens.org/dine/1906-fine-dining-room
- Categories
- Botanical Gardens, Arboretums, Historical Monuments, Historical Places, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions, Zoos
- Payment Options
- AKA
1906 at Longwood Gardens
- Other Information
Parking: Lot, Free
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
General Info
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 1,077 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.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 1,077 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.