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OLLI Presents Untold Stories of The Boston Public Garden

  • James Library & Center for the Arts 24 West Street Norwell, MA 02061 United States (map)

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Rose Doherty presents

Untold Stories of Boston Public Garden

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | 1:00 PM

Admission is free | donations gratefully accepted

Every Bostonian has walked through the Public Garden and enjoyed the beauty of the first botanical garden in the country. Learn the untold stories of its history and look at both natural and man-made features. The various statues and monuments: Make Way for Ducklings, George Washington, and the Ether Monument will be included in this tour along with a look at the planting design and some of the outstanding plantings. The 19th-century plan for the lagoon and the iconic Swan Boats will be included along with ongoing care and plans for the Public Garden, an oasis of beauty in the middle of our city. Presenter Rose Doherty has been delivering Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presentations since 2015.

Swan Boats at The Boston Public Garden

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