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 supports learning activities and serves as an information resource to staff, students, and visitors garden-wide.
The Longwood Gardens Archives Pierre du Pont began the archives during his lifetime, retaining his papers which are currently housed at the Hagley Museum and Library (www.hagley.org/library/.) Longwood's archives currently hold institutional records from the time of Mr. du Pont's death in 1954 to current day.
We are a member of CBHL - The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries. We encourage you to visit their website: www.cbhl.net
Continuing Education Opportunities
Longwood offers hundreds of lectures, courses and workshops each year that allow you to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in our unique garden environment.
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Professional Gardener Training Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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Internships
Students can gain practical experience, learn horticultural skills and study plants in one of the world’s finest gardens through our internship programs.
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