Join us in honoring the bicentennial of the birth of visionary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Here at Longwood, enjoy an Olmsted-focused talk, Chimes Tower tours, and an Inspired by Olmsted carillon concert each day with award-winning carillonneurs Geert D’hollander and Ellen Dickinson as they present their compositions inspired by the life and legacy of Olmsted.
Free with Gardens Admission; Timed Admission Tickets required
Saturday, September 24
Talk in the Beer Garden
11:00–11:45 am
Engaging Olmsted: Designing Landscapes for the Next Century
Claire Agre, Principal, Unknown Studio, Landscape Architecture & Urban Design LLC
Chimes Tower Tours
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Inspired by Olmsted Carillon Concert
with Ellen Dickinson and Geert D’hollander
2:00–2:30 pm
Chimes Tower Tours
2:30–5:00 pm
Sunday, September 25
Talk in the Beer Garden
11:00–11:45 am
The Genius of the Place: A Look at Frederick Law Olmsted
Dede Petri, President and CEO, National Association for Olmsted Parks
Chimes Tower Tours
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Inspired by Olmsted Carillon Concert
with Ellen Dickinson and Geert D’hollander
2:00–2:30 pm
Chimes Tower Tours
2:30–5:00 pm