Library and Archives History
The Longwood Gardens Library was originally founded in 1953 to house founder Pierre S. du Pont’s collection of horticultural, botanical, and related works. The library has since grown into a working collection of approximately 31,000 volumes of books and serials, including special collections.
The Library serves to support learning activities and serve as an information resource to staff, students, and visitors garden-wide.
The Longwood Gardens Archives is a repository for all non-current records of the institution preserved for their continuing value to Longwood Gardens. The Archives at Longwood Gardens primarily encompasses the time period from 1954. The Archives also houses Longwood's Rare Books Collection.
We are a member of CBHL - The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. We encourage you to visit their website: www.cbhl.org
The Buds and the Bees
Pollination & the Secret Lives of Plants
Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.
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Photography Bugs
Saturdays, August 15 & 22; 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Focus on nature and the season's abundant pollinators in this hands-on digital photography workshop instructed by a professional nature photographer.
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Healthy Habitat Designs
Thursdays, August 20-September 3; 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Explore the characteristics of a healthy habitat in this three-part course.
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2009 Continuing Education Course Catalog
The 2009 course catalog is here! Call 610-388-1000 ext. 559 to be added to the catalog mailing list. Be sure to register early--many classes sell out.
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