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Summer of Spectacle Celebrating the Return of Our Main Fountain Garden May 27–September 30 The Main Fountain Garden is making its grand return and we are planning an unforgettable summer of celebration! Nowhere else in the world is there a setting that marries fountains, theatre, and garden, establishing our Main Fountain Garden as the ďŹ nest performance fountain in the world. The culmination of the legacy and vision of Pierre S. du Pont, the garden combines classic landscape design with art, innovation, technology, and extraordinary fountains. Spectacular events, glorious gardens, live music, special exhibits, and jaw-dropping fountain performances await. Come soak up the splendor.
Main Fountain Garden Premiere Weekend May 27–29
Be among the first to see the Main Fountain Garden perform again! Enjoy shows throughout the day and into the evenings, and explore the revitalized garden. Each guest receives a commemorative ticket to remember your visit. Premiere Weekend Hours: Saturday, May 27, 9 am–10 pm Sunday, May 28, Members and General Admission, 9 am–6 pm Fireworks & Fountains Show Ticketholders, 9 am–10 pm Monday, May 29, 9 am–6 pm
Tickets and Member Reservations On Sale Now For Tickets and Reservations: longwoodgardens.org As you might imagine, we are anticipating big crowds for the return of the fountains this summer. To help ensure an extraordinary experience for you—and all—to enjoy, please note the following: Timed Tickets Required Sell Out Likely Admission to Summer of Spectacle is by timed admission ticket only. Buy your tickets before you arrive as sell out is likely. Members may visit anytime, but require free timed reservations if visiting after 5 pm, Thursday–Saturday evenings. Free Timed Member Reservations Required After 5 pm, Thursday–Saturday Evenings Members require free timed reservations if arriving after 5 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout Summer of Spectacle. Additional guests not included in your Membership require a timed admission ticket. Complimentary Guest Tickets can be used throughout A Summer of Spectacle. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations.
New Fountain Experiences Await Fountain Performances Our daily fountain performances are the stars of the new Main Fountain Garden experience throughout Summer of Spectacle. Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
Available Every Day 11 am Performance: Fountains Then and Now A fountain performance that begins with a touch of narrated history and concludes with dynamic choreography marrying music and our newest fountain features. 1 pm Performance: Classical From Vivaldi, to Mozart, to Copland, relish majestic fountain choreography set to classical music. 3 pm Performance: Fountains Then and Now 5 pm Performance: A Fountain Surprise You never know what genre of music may be chosen by our curators for this special show. From classical, to jazz, to hits of today…a memorable fountain experience awaits.
Available Every Thursday–Saturday Evening 7 pm Performance: Fountains Then and Now 9:15 pm Illuminated Fountain Performance Find a place to sit, or stand back in awe, as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combine with music and infinite colors. Thursdays: The Classics The soaring strains of favorite classical composers fill the gardens and showcase the fountains to dramatic effect. Fridays: Garden Variety Each Friday of the month features a different theme. From movie soundtracks, to jazz and swing, to Broadway favorites, no matter the playlist, you will be mesmerized. Saturdays: Saturday Surprise Our fountains could dance to classical, jazz, Motown, pop music of today, and more…you just never know what performance you may get to take in. Please note: All fountain performances through 7 pm are 12 minutes in length. The 9:15 pm performance is 30 minutes in length. There are no 7 pm Fountain Performances on Fireworks & Fountains Show dates.
Gardens Hours Throughout Summer of Spectacle May 27–September 30 Sundays–Wednesdays: 9 am–6 pm Thursdays–Saturdays: Extended hours until 10 pm with Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy New Main Fountain Garden Destinations:
Founder’s Weekend Celebration
Historic Pumphouse Exhibit Learn more about the creation and engineering behind the original Main Fountain Garden in a new exhibit in the Historic Pump Room & Gallery.
Featuring the premiere of our Main Fountain Garden documentary Flowing Water
Fireworks & Fountains Exhibit Delve into the history and grandeur of presenting fountain displays and Fireworks & Fountains Shows with the new exhibit Water & Wonder: The Spectacular Main Fountain Garden Shows on view through September 30 in the Music Room. Read more about these exhibits in the Highlights from Our Gardens section. The Grotto Located behind the Loggia, the Grotto—a new addition to the revitalized garden—will offer guests a cool, quiet place to relax. Featuring cascading water, natural stone, and plantings, the Grotto will be a contemplative space for guests. Pumphouse Plaza Located just outside the Pumphouse Exhibit, relax in the splendor of our new Pumphouse Plaza featuring intimate bistro-style seating, specialty beverages, and light fare.
July 13, 14, and 15 Founder's Weekend Activities: 6–10 pm Documentary: 7:30 pm, presented outdoors in our Orchard Celebrate Founder’s Weekend with the premiere of Flowing Water, a compelling documentary that traces the history of founder Pierre S. du Pont’s inspiration and construction of our Main Fountain Garden, and takes you behind the scenes throughout its revitalization, culminating in the Fountains’ glorious return. These evenings also feature informative talks, meet and greets with our staff, concessions, and more activites for all ages. Can’t make it here in person? On Saturday, July 15 at 7 pm, see the documentary premiere on 6abc. Please note: You may bring your own chair to the documentary viewing. Blankets are not permitted.
They’re Back... Fireworks & Fountains Shows Fireworks & Fountains Shows once again light the night sky during Summer of Spectacle. Join us as we welcome the return of the Main Fountain Garden and this wonderful tradition on six special evenings. May 28 Fanfare and Fountains
August 12 Divas of Dance
9:15 pm
9:15 pm
Our season of celebration begins with a musical tour de force inspired by the beauty, grandeur, and fabulous effects of our Main Fountain Garden.
Hold on to your seat during this high-energy show featuring hits from an eclectic mix of popular artists including Katy Perry, Madonna, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and more.
July 2 Star Spangled Spectacular 9:15 pm Well-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America, featuring songs such as The Olympic Fanfare, The Winds of War, The Stars & Stripes, and more.
July 22 A Night at the Movies 9:15 pm From the stirring James Bond theme, to favorites from E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and The Pink Panther, to a climactic ending from Star Wars, movie lovers will relish this show.
September 2 Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition 8:15 pm Select movements from Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless works Boris Godunov, Night on Bald Mountain, and Pictures at an Exhibition are the basis for this soaring and emotional classical show.
September 16 Over the Rainbow 8:15 pm Travel with Dorothy from her Kansas home to the world of Oz in this dazzling show featuring well-loved tunes from the classic story The Wizard of Oz.
Gardens close at 6 pm to everyone except Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders on the dates of Fireworks & Fountains Shows.
Tickets On Sale Now Purchase in advance: longwoodgardens.org
Lawn Seating: Bring your own chair, blankets not permitted. Ages 19 & over: $42 Members ages 19 & over: $38* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members ages 19 & over: $34* Ages 18 & under: $22 Members ages 18 & under: $20* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members ages 18 & under: $18*
NEW! Reserved Seating: Limited seating available No need to bring your chair or wait in line. Reserved seating allows you to select your seat, then arrive to your chair placed and waiting for you. All ages: $50 Members all ages: $45* Gardens Preferred/Gardens Premium Members all ages: $40* *Members see the back cover of this brochure to receive your Fireworks & Fountains Shows discount code. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Fireworks & Fountains Shows Dining Offerings Fireworks & Fountains ticketholders can take advantage of the following dining options:
Extended Beer Garden Hours Featuring Victory Brewing Company and our new wood fired pizza and barbeque grill stations 12–9 pm (May–August shows) 12–8 pm (September shows) Hours are weather dependent
Other Dining Experiences Our fine dining experience 1906, casual café, and additional Gardens concessions are all available to ticketholders. See hours and details on our website.
Members-only Moments Main Fountain Garden Member Previews Wednesday, May 24 Thursday, May 25 Friday, May 26 Gardens open until 10 pm Member Reservations Required Limited Reservations Remain Sell Out Likely
The wait is over! Celebrate the return of the Main Fountain Garden before it opens to the public. Explore the new features of the Main Fountain Garden and enjoy a festive fountain performance at 7 pm. Marvel at the illuminated fountain performances that will once again light the night sky at 9:15 pm. Gardens open until 10 pm. Complimentary Guest Tickets are not valid on these evenings. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require Member reservations on these evenings.
Members-only Evenings Free for Members, No Timed Reservations Required
Members can take advantage of exclusive Members-only evenings. Our Beer Garden will also be open for Members to enjoy on these evenings from 4–9 pm. Member guests are welcomed, but must be accompanied by a Member. Guests not included in a Membership require Gardens Admission tickets. Complimentary Guest Tickets may be used on these evenings.
Members-only Evenings Featuring Illuminated Fountain Performances Wednesday, July 12 & Tuesday, July 25 6–10 pm Fountain performances: 7 & 9:15 pm Members may bring chairs, but blankets are not permitted on these evenings.
Members-only Evenings Featuring Free Concerts 6–10 pm Sunday, August 27 Featuring Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers Sunday, September 10 Featuring the High & Mighty Brass Band! Performances: 7:30 pm in the Orchard Members may bring their own chair or blanket on these evenings.
Garden Chat: An Exclusive Evening for Gardens Premium Members August 22, 6–7:30 pm Free for Gardens Premium Members Registration required: longwoodgardens.org
Gardens Premium Members are invited to join Longwood staff in the Student Exhibition Garden, a garden designed and maintained by our Professional Gardener students. Hear from the students about this year’s theme, planning, and how they undertook this capstone project. Please note: Gardens Premium Members may register two individuals per Membership, 1 of whom must be a named Gardens Premium Member. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited,
Member Appreciation Days August 27 & September 10
Members, visit us on these days and receive 20% discounts in The GardenShop, 1906, and The Café. Reservations for 1906 are strongly recommended via longwoodgardens.org/dine.
Save-the-date: 2017–2018 Performance Series Tickets On Sale Soon Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Membership Pre-sale: August 14–15, Sale begins at 10 am Public Sale: August 16, Sale begins at 10 am See details on our Summer Performances pages.
Summer Calendar NEW! Main Fountain Garden Insider Tours Take a walking tour and explore the highlights of our newly revitalized Main Fountain Garden. A guide will help you discover the innovation, design, and horticulture of our grandest garden. Beginning May 30 Every day at 11 am & 2 pm $4 ticket, $3 Members For tickets: longwoodgardens.org
Conservatory & Garden Highlights Enjoy a guided walk and discover more about what is in bloom. Daily at 1 pm Free with Gardens Admission
May
Summer of Spectacle On View May 27–September 30
3 The Hot Sardines 7:30 pm
8 All Purpose Annuals
Rose Arbor Expected To Be In Bloom Beer Garden Now Open May 27–September 30 Thursdays through Saturdays 4–9 pm
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ain Fountain Garden M Premiere Weekend Garden Hours: 9 am–10 pm
6-week course June 8, 22, 29, July 6,13, 20 9–11 am*
10–11 am
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9 am–10 pm for Fireworks & Fountains Show Ticketholders
eadow Birding Hike M 9–11:30 am
ive Music in the Beer Garden: L Chickabiddy 6–9 pm Meadow Bluebird Walk 9
eginner Bird Hike B 9–10:30 am
ain Fountain Garden M Premiere Weekend Garden Hours: 9 am–6 pm for Members and General Admission
ive Music in the Beer Garden: L Marc Silver 6–9 pm
he Savoy Company Presents: T H.M.S. Pinafore The Savoy Company is the oldest amateur theater company in the world dedicated solely to the production of the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. 8:30 pm6
10 Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
lenty Pepper Steel Band P 7:30 pm
he Savoy Company Presents: T H.M.S. Pinafore 8:30 pm6
Fireworks & Fountains Show: Fanfare and Fountains 9:15 pm1
12 Birds of Longwood 29
9–11 am
ain Fountain Garden M Premiere Weekend Garden Hours: 9 am–6 pm
30 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am
15 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 6–9 pm
The Gardener and the Chef: 16 Summer Greens 8:30–11:30 am*
June Longwood is home to the most significant fountain collection in North America and in June we highlight all the fountains in our collection. Enjoy live music on Saturday evenings througout the month, and end every Thursday–Saturday evening with our spectacular Illuminated Fountain Show.
1 Digital Garden Photography Basic I Online Course*
17 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
avana Lyceum Orchestra with H Simone Dinnerstein, Piano 7:30 pm
Meadow Garden 18
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
Josh Ritter 7:30 pm1
19 Summer Camp: Capture It
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
21 American Birding Association
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5-day camp, June 19–23 9 am–12 pm or 1–4 pm9
Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am
22 Live Music in the Beer Garden:
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 3
Hot Bijouxx 6–9 pm
12:30–1 pm
6 Live Music in the Beer Garden:
24 Beginner Bird Hike
Hot Bijouxx 6–9 pm
9–10:30 am
Member Orientation 10 am**
7 Family Performance:
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could 6 & 7:30 pm
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2 Conjunto Philadelphia 7:30 pm
ireworks & Fountains Show: F Star Spangled Spectacular 9:15 pm1
8 Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
25 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
9 Member Orientation 10 am**
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra with Peter Serkin, Piano 7:30 pm1
Italian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
26 Birds of Longwood
10 Annuals, Perennials, and Vines
Summer Camp: Insect Investigators 5-day camp, June 26–30 9 am–12 pm9
Beginning and Growing Your School Garden 4-day class July 10–13 9 am–3:30 pm*
9–11 am
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm Summer Camp: Blend It 5-day camp, June 26–30 1–4 pm9
27 Meadow Garden
Management Walk 10–11 am
29 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 6–9 pm
Online Course*
irds of Longwood B 9–11 am
Summer Camp: Wings and Feathered Things 5-day camp, July 10–14 9 am–12 pm9
tudent Exhibition Garden Talk S 12:30–1 pm
Summer Camp: Reuse It 5-day camp, July 10–14 1–4 pm9
11 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am
July Application Deadline*** 1
Professional Gardener Program
eadow Garden M Management Walk 10–11 am
Dianne Reeves 7:30 pm1
12 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
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embers-only Evening M 6–10 pm Featuring Main Fountain Garden performances at 7 & 9:15 pm
ounder’s Weekend Celebration F 6–10 pm Featuring the premiere of our Main Fountain Garden Documentary Flowing Water at 7:30 pm in our Orchard
Live Music in the Beer Garden: 20 Chickabiddy 6–9 pm
Beginner Bird Hike 22 9–10:30 am
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm Fireworks & Fountains Show: A Night at the Movies 9:15 pm1
23 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
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ounder’s Weekend Celebration F 6–10 pm Featuring the premiere of our Main Fountain Garden Documentary Flowing Water at 7:30 pm in our Orchard
Meadow Bluebird Walk 10–11 am 15
ounder’s Weekend Celebration F 6–10 pm Featuring the premiere of our Main Fountain Garden Documentary Flowing Water at 7:30 pm in our Orchard
24 Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
Summer Camp: Wonders of Water 5-day camp, July 24–28 9 am–12 pm9
Summer Camp: Writing Adventures 5-day camp, July 24–28 9 am–12 pm8
ummer Camp: Paint It S 5-day camp, July 24–28 1–4 pm9
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
25 Family Story Time
Meadow Garden 16
Forest and Woodland Management Walk 10–11 am
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
10 & 10:45 am
Literacy in Bloom: Botanical 17 Inspirations for Reading, Writing, and Learning 5-day class, July 17–21 8:30 am–4 pm7
Summer Camp: Garden Explorers 5-day camp, July 17–21 9 am–12 pm9
ummer Camp: Design It S 5-day camp, July 17–21 1–4 pm9
Family Story Time 18 10 & 10:45 am
American Birding Association 19 Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am
Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
embers-only Evening M 6–10 pm Featuring Main Fountain Garden performances at 7 & 9:15 pm
26 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
27 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Conjunto Philadelphia 6–9 pm
he Brandywiners Ltd. T Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Brandywiners, Ltd. is one of the largest nonprofit theatrical groups in the Delaware Valley, and they have a longstanding tradition of presenting musicals every summer in our Open Air Theatre. 8 pm4
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Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8 pm4
eadow Garden M Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
he Brandywiners Ltd. T Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8 pm4
29 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
ongwood Organ L Academy Concert 1:30 pm
he Brandywiners Ltd. T Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8 pm4
7 Introduction to Botanical Illustration 6-week class August 7, 14, 21, 28 September 11, 18 9 am–12 pm*
30 Italian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
31 Summer Camp: Taste of Nature 5-day camp, July 31–August 4 9 am–12 pm9
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
otanical Illustration Evenings B 6-week class August 7, 14, 21, 28 September 11, 18 6–9 pm*
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
ummer Camp: Sculpt It S 5-day camp, July 31–August 4 1–4 pm9
9 Educator Appreciation Day 9 am–3:30 pm****
Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
August
10 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 6–9 pm
Perennials 1
6-week course August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5 6:30–8:30 pm*
The Okee Dokee Brothers 6 &7:30 pm
Wonders of the Waterlilies 2
12 Native Meadows
3 Live Music in the Beer Garden:
irds of Longwood B 9–11 am
eadow Garden M Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
ireworks & Fountains Show: F Divas of Dance 9:15 pm1
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ardens Preferred & Gardens G Premium Member Pre-sale: 2017–2018 Performance Series Sale Begins at 10 am
10:30–11 am
Chickabiddy 6–9 pm
11 Family Performance:
he Brandywiners Ltd. T Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8 pm4
from the Ground Up 7:30 am–12:30 pm*
4 Wonders of the Waterlilies 6:30–7 pm
he Brandywiners Ltd. T Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 8 pm4
5 Member Orientation 10 am**
Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
tudent Exhibition Garden Talk S 12:30–1 pm
15 Del & Dawg
Featuring Del McCoury and David Grisman 7:30 pm1
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ublic Sale: 2017–2018 P Performance Series Sale Begins at 10 am
American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am
onders of the Waterlilies W 10:30–11 am
25 A Fruitful Design 9 am–12 pm*
26 Beginner Bird Hike 9–10:30 am
Seed Stories from Hudson Valley Seed Library 9 am–12 pm*
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
pen Air Theatre O Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
eed Skills: Saving Seeds S from Longwood 1–4 pm*
17 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Hot Bijouxx 6–9 pm
18 Floral Fun August: Aquatic Plants 6:30–8:30 pm*
19 Principles of Color 2-part class August 19 & 20* 9 am–4 pm*
eadow Garden M Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm ennett Symphony Presents: K Symphony Under the Stars: Love is in the Air Under the direction of Michael Hall, the Kennett Symphony gives audiences a chance to discover the sounds of love. 7 pm3
20 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
21 Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
22 Garden Chat 5 6–7:30 pm
23 Wonders of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
24 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Chickabiddy 6–9 pm
onders of the Waterlilies W 6:30–7 pm
27 Member Appreciation Day 9 am–10 pm
Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
Members-only Evening 6–10 pm Featuring a performance by Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers at 7:30 pm
28 Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
Student Exhibition Garden Talk 12:30–1 pm
30 Wonder of the Waterlilies 10:30–11 am
31 Live Music in the Beer Garden:Polkadelphia 6–9 pm
September 2 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
Fireworks & Fountains Show: Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition 8:15 pm1
Meadow Garden 5
Management Walk 10–11 am
Julieta Venegas 7:30 pm1
13 Weed Identification 9 am–12 pm*
onders of the Waterlilies W 10:30–11 am
ips for Turf Diagnosis: Insect T and Disease Management 1–4pm*
7 Landscape Design II
10-week class September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9 6–8 pm*
ive Music in the Beer L Garden:Chickabiddy 6–9 pm
8 Aquatic Immersion
14 Pest Identification 9 am–12 pm*
lant Disease Identification P 1–4 pm*
ive Music in the Beer Garden: L Polkadelphia 6–9 pm
Shade Perennials 3-week class September 14, 21, 28 6:30–8:30 pm*
9 am–4 pm*
asic Floral Design I B 3-week class September 8, 15, 22 9 am–4 pm*
9 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
pen Air Theatre O Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
Fearless Watercolor 6-week class September 9, 16, 23 October 7, 14, 21 1–4 pm*
10 Member Appreciation Day 9 am–10 pm
Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
Members-only Evening 6–10 pm Featuring a performance by the High & Mighty Brass Band! at 7:30 pm
11 Trees, Shrubs, and Conifers Online Course*
irds of Longwood B 9–11 am
12 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am
I nternational Floral Designer: Tomas de Bruyne 4–6 pm*
15 Wonders of the Waterlilies 6:30–7 pm
16 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
ireworks & Fountains F Show: Over the Rainbow 8:15 pm1
17 Meadow Garden
Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
19 Family Story Time 10 & 10:45 am
rnamental Grasses O 6-week class September 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24 6:30–8:30 pm*
20 American Birding Association Monthly Bird Hike 9–11 am
onders of the Waterlilies W 10:30–11 am
21 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Marc Silver 6–9 pm
Festival 22 Carillon 10 12–6 pm
Australia’s Strange Fruit 2 & 5:30 pm10
23 Beginner Bird Hike 9–10:30 am
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm
I talian Water Garden Insider Tour 11 am & 2 pm2
arillon Festival C 12–6 pm10
ustralia’s Strange Fruit A 2 & 5:30 pm10
24 Meadow Birding Hike 9–11:30 am
arillon Festival C 12–6 pm10 ustralia’s Strange Fruit A 2 & 4 pm
25 Birds of Longwood 9–11 am
otanical Illustration B Evenings 9-week class September 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6,13, 20 6–8:30 pm*
amily Story Time 26 F 10 & 10:45 am
27 Advanced Floral Design II 6-week class September 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1 1–4 pm*
reenhouse and G Interiorscape Pests 3–6 pm*
28 Live Music in the Beer Garden: Polkadelphia 6–9 pm
30 Member Orientation 10 am**
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walk 10:30 am–12 pm eet Us in the Meadow M 11 am–5 pm Celebrate our incredible Meadow Garden ecosystem stretching from soil to sky. Enjoy live music, family activities, hikes, and more.
See details for all birding programs, walks, talks, and Family Story Time on our website at longwoodgardens.org. Is the class you want sold out? E-mail help-ce@longwoodgardens. org or call 610.388.5454 to be put on our wait list. Please note all ticketed events are limited. Sell out likely.
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Summer of Spectacle Program: Timed Tickets required. Are you a Longwood Gardens Member? If you’re planning to enjoy Garden programs Thursday–Saturday after 5 pm, free timed Member reservations are required. Tickets & Reservations: longwoodgardens.org
1 S pecial ticket required: longwoodgardens.org 610.388.1000 2 Special ticket required for Insider Tours: $4 Ticket, $3 Members. 3 Special ticket required: kennettsymphony.org or 610.444.6363 4 Special ticket required: brandywiners.org 5 Free for Gardens Premium Members. Registration required: longwoodgardens.org 6 Special ticket required: savoy.org 7 To apply, call 610.436.2202 8 To register, pawlp.org or 610.436.6931 9 To register, longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5377 10 Free with Gardens Admission. If arriving after 5 pm, Members will require free timed reservations. * Advanced registration & fee required: longwoodgardens.org/enroll, 610.388.5454. ** Advanced registration required. longwoodgardens.org/memberorientation, 610.388.1000. *** To apply: longwoodgardens.org/ education **** A dvanced registration required: longwoodgardens.org or 610.388.5377
Highlights from Our Gardens Experience Our New “Fountains Then and Now” Performance Every Day (1) One of the exciting new fountain performances that will debut this summer is “Fountains Then and Now,” which combines informative narration and an exciting demonstration of the new features of our Main Fountain Garden. You can see this special show daily at 11 am and 3 pm, and at 7 pm Thursday—Saturday evenings. The show begins with a bit of history about the fountain garden, shares some eye-opening facts and figures, then ends with a choreographed display showcasing our newest whirling, revolving, and dancing nozzles, culminating in our tallest jet shooting 175 feet in the air.
New Main Fountain Garden Exhibit Experiences (2) As part of our season of celebration, two exciting Main Fountain Garden exhibits will debut May 27. Inside our Historic Pumphouse visit our Pump Room & Gallery—a new destination within the Main Fountain Garden. We’re pulling back the curtain and inviting guests to see and experience the original machinery, drawings, and artifacts that depict the vision and design of these magnificent fountains. Learn more about the creation and engineering behind our original Main Fountain Garden. Discover why our Main Fountain Garden is an engineer’s garden and step back in time and see the original 18 pumps that powered the fountains from 1931 to 2014. In the original Pump Room, we have taken every opportunity to preserve and protect the original character and equipment, restoring it to its original period of significance.
This exciting exhibit also highlights how our Main Fountain Garden works today—which is at the cutting edge of design and engineering—just as it was when our founder Pierre S. du Pont first turned it on in 1931. In the Gallery, formerly the original electrical room that ran the garden, we are excited to showcase a special photographic exhibition by NYCbased photographer, Daniel Traub. Titled “Tunnel Series,” the photographs look further behind the scenes—documenting the hidden tunnel system that houses the extraordinary technology and mechanical components in the garden. A second new exhibit, “Water & Wonder: The Spectacular Main Fountain Garden Shows,” takes center stage in our Music Room. Learn how unique a treasure our Main Fountain Garden is—it’s one of only a few destinations in the world where you can experience the beauty of an illuminated fountain show in an extraordinary garden setting. Guests can delve into the history and grandeur of our fountain performances, including our Fireworks & Fountains Shows. The exhibit features experts from the field and our own fountain choreographers sharing insight into the creation process. Guests can explore the new technologies used to design our 2017 fountain performances, and see how shows have changed over time. Through images of past shows, artifacts from our Archives, and exclusive film footage, explore the history, choreography, and new technologies of the ultimate garden spectacle.
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Fun Main Fountain Garden Facts Total jets
Size of underground tunnel
Height of tallest jet
Gallons of water held in underground storage tanks
1,719 175 feet
1,400 feet 338,570
Pieces of limestone restored
4,282
Boxwood planted
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Miles of new fountain pipes
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Preserving a Boxwood Tradition
Horticulture Revitalization at Carpinus Allée The fountains are not the only stars of the Main Fountain Garden. The horticulture shines as well. One area in particular is Carpinus Allée, formerly known as Caryopteris Allée. Carpinus Allée features 360 European hornbeam Carpinus betulus, AngloJapanese yew Taxus × media ‘Moon’, catmint Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’, and Blackberry-lily Iris domestica. This reimagined space leads guests to one of our historic love temples and a stairway that provides new access to the Main Fountain Garden. The tightly pruned European hornbeam hedges, which will mark the new boundaries of our Main Fountain Garden, vary in height from 3'– 8'—providing a European feel to the garden. New walking paths will give our guests new vantage points and a more immersive Main Fountain Garden experience.
Longwood founder Pierre S. du Pont inherited a collection of boxwoods in July 1906 when he purchased the property and continued to collect specimens throughout his life, quickly gaining a reputation as a boxwood enthusiast. In the 1930s, he used boxwoods to outline the exquisite fountains, allées, and walkways of our original Main Fountain Garden. Almost a century later, more than 2,600 boxwoods (Buxus microphylla var. japonica ‘Green Beauty’) have been planted in the Main Fountain Garden, honoring Mr. du Pont’s original design intent. As they mature, the boxwood will be trained into billowing, sculptural-like forms, adding even more visual interest to this grand garden.
Italian Water Garden & Open Air Theatre Italian Water Garden Now–October 10 Open Air Theatre Daytime Shows May 27–November 22 5-minute shows run at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 5:55 pm Please note: Shows do not run on days when there are rehearsals or performances. All fountain shows are weather dependent.
Beer Garden Returns Available Every Thursday–Saturday, May 27–September 30 Beer Garden Hours: 4–9 pm Timed Ticket or Free Timed Member Reservation Required Dine alfresco with family and friends in our Beer Garden featuring Victory Brewing Company, as you enjoy tasty pub fare, refreshing brews, and our new wood fired pizza and barbeque grill stations. Be sure not to miss our new Signature Brew, Longwood Seasons: Oro Blanco—a German wheat beer that features a refreshing, tart taste of the juices and peel from Longwood-grown oroblanco grapefruits.
Join Us for Live Music Every Thursday, 6–9 pm Marc Silver: Bluegrass June 1, June 15, August 10, and September 21 Chickabiddy: Acoustic Folk June 8, July 20, August 3, August 24, and September 7 Hot Bijouxx: Prohibition-era Jazz and French Swing June 22, July 6, and August 17
Conjunto Philadelphia: Traditional Cuban June 29 and July 27 Polkadelphia: Polka New and Old August 31, September 14, and September 28 There will be no performance on July 13 due to our Founder's Day Weekend Celebration. Performances are free with a timed ticket or free timed Member reservation.
Summer Performances
Josh Ritter
Dianne Reeves
Sunday, June 18, 7:30 pm Josh Ritter comes to our Gardens on the heels of his latest album, Sermon on the Rocks. Ritter takes his style and adds some rock-and-roll to create a one-of-a-kind album.
with Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, Reginald Veal, and Terreon Gully Tuesday, July 11, 7:30 pm Grammy Award-winner Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. Reeves returns to our Gardens with her killer vocals and masterful improvisations.
Performance: Open Air Theatre $25–$45/$20–$40* Tickets Limited
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra with Peter Serkin, Piano Sunday, June 25, 7:30 pm Led by David Amado, the Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven program with pianist Peter Serkin. Known for his thought-provoking performances, Serkin joins The Delaware Symphony on Piano Concerto No. 2. Performance: Open Air Theatre $37–$67/$32–$62*
Performance: Open Air Theatre $33–$53/$28–$48*
Del & Dawg–Featuring Del McCoury and David Grisman Tuesday, August 15, 7:30 pm Del McCoury and David (Dawg) Grisman come together to celebrate half a century of music making. Experience these two as they reminisce and make incredible music. Performance: Open Air Theatre $35–$55/$30–$50
Summer Performance Series Tickets On Sale Now Purchase Tickets: longwoodgardens.org/summer-series Purchasing online is the most efficient way to get performance tickets. Prefer to Order by Phone? Purchase concert tickets by calling 610.388.1000. Ticketing and phone convenience fees apply. *Select Members Discount Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members receive $5 off regular Summer Performance Series ticket prices. Additionally, if your current Membership was active prior to August 1, 2016 (Legacy Members), you are eligible. If you are eligible, your discount code is printed on the back of this brochure. Tickets limited. Sell out likely.
Julieta Venegas Tuesday, September 5, 7:30 pm Julieta Venegas is a Grammy Awardwinning Mexican-American singersongwriter, musician, and producer. Venegas is one of the most recognized names in alternative Latin music and is globally known for her blend of pop and rock with traditional Mexican themes. Performance: Open Air Theatre $39–$59/$34–$54*
Save the Date 2017–2018 Performance Series Tickets On Sale August 2017 Gardens Preferred & Gardens Premium Membership Level Pre-sale: August 14–15, Sale begins at 10 am. Public Sale: August 16, Sale begins at 10 am. Check back with us soon for performance announcements and schedule: longwoodgardens.org.
Free Performances All Summer Long Performances are free with Gardens Admission. If arriving to our Gardens after 5 pm for a free performance, Members require a free timed reservation. The Hot Sardines Saturday, June 3, 7:30 pm Location: Open Air Theatre These powerhouse musicians play “hot jazz” with glamour, grit, and a lot of passion. Plenty Pepper Steel Band Saturday, June 10, 7:30 pm Location: Pumphouse Plaza Experience Caribbean sounds and energized beats. Havana Lyceum Orchestra with Simone Dinnerstein, Piano Saturday, June 17, 7:30 pm Location: Open Air Theatre Simone Dinnerstein returns to our Gardens with the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, whose current tour marks the orchestra's U.S. debut. This program will include cuban compositions and Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21. Conjunto Philadelphia Saturday, June 24, 7:30 pm Location: Italian Water Garden Join us for an evening of authentic and fun Cuban music. Family Performance: Brady Rymer and The Little Band That Could Friday, July 7, 6 & 7:30 pm Location: Open Air Theatre Get your whole family groovin’ with these three-time Children’s Grammy Award nominees.
Longwood Organ Academy Concert Saturday, July 29, 1:30 pm Location: Ballroom Performance by students from the Longwood Organ Academy. Family Performance: The Okee Dokee Brothers Friday, August 11, 6 & 7:30 pm Location: Open Air Theatre The Grammy Award-winning Okee Dokee Brothers present an Americana folk concert. Carillon Festival Friday, September 22 Saturday, September 23 Sunday, September 24 12–6 pm Location: Chimes Tower Celebrate our first-ever Carillon Festival featuring 10 concerts over three days by guest carillonneurs from around the country. Australia’s Strange Fruit Friday, September 22 2 pm & 5:30 pm Saturday, September 23 2 pm & 5:30 pm Sunday, September 24 2 & 4 pm Location: Chimes Tower Australia’s Strange Fruit is famous for their choreographed dancers dipping and bowing above the crowd on elevated poles. Their new show, Tall Tales of the High Seas, will amaze all ages as they pitch and roll atop their vessel The Fabulist. See even more free performances at longwoodgardens.org.
Chrysanthemum Festival On View October 7–November 19
Chrysanthemum Festival returns showcasing more horticulturally challenging displays than ever before. Wander our Conservatory brimming with thousands of mums nurtured by our experts to resemble orbs, spirals, pagodas, and more. In late October, our Thousand Bloom Mum takes center stage with more than 1,500 chrysanthemum owers arranged on one single stem. Experience the display aglow with lanterns on two evenings with extended hours. Throughout Chrysanthemum Festival, relish in the colorful foliage of our outdoor Gardens. Wander our Meadow Garden and delight in the return of our Pumpkin Playground and Garden Railway.
Gardens Information Gardens Hours May 27–September 30 Sundays–Wednesdays, 9 am–6 pm
Parking Longwood offers free parking and transportation is provided between remote parking and the Gardens.
Thursdays–Saturdays Extended hours until 10 pm with Illuminated Fountain Performances
For Your Convenience Longwood Gardens covers many acres. There are no shuttles within the Gardens. We’re happy to offer the following:
Gardens Admission Admission to Summer of Spectacle is by timed admission ticket only. Buy your tickets before you arrive as sell out is likely.
– Non-motorized wheelchairs, electric scooters, and children’s strollers are available on a firstcome basis for a fee. Supply limited, reservations not accepted.
Adults: $23 Seniors (62+) and College Students with student ID: $20 Youth (5–18): $12 Children 4 & under: Free Members: Free
– Scooters are not available during rainy, snowy, or freezing weather.
Members require free timed reservations if arriving after 5 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout Summer of Spectacle. Gardens Premium Members and those included in their Membership level do not require reservations. Fireworks & Fountains Shows require a separate ticket. Visit longwoodgardens.org for more details. Prices and hours are subject to change.
Dining at The Terrace The Terrace is a Certified Green Restaurant through the Green Restaurant Association and offers these dining experiences: The Café Enjoy casual fare made from fresh seasonal ingredients. 1906 Savor this artful, full-service dining experience. Reservations made via longwoodgardens.org/dine or by calling 610.388.1000. Beer Garden Hours: May 27–September 30 Thursdays through Saturdays, 4–9 pm
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