Photo courtesy of The Garden Club of Virginia
Eastern Shore
This long running event hosted by the Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) will return this year better than ever.
Historic Garden Week in Virginia, which began in 1929, was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been done only once before in the event’s history – during World War II.
“Gardens are symbols of hope and renewal. They express creativity and provide an opportunity for reflection. During these trying times, many of us are enjoying more time spent in our gardens,” said Missy Buckingham, President of the GCV, in a press release. “Expect to see more gardens open during Historic Garden Week in 2021.”
From April 17 to 24, garden lovers can enjoy tours of 30 private landscapes, public gardens and historic sites across Virginia. Approximately 2,200 floral arrangements created by GCV members will enrich each tour destination.
Old Town Alexandria will be one of the featured tours, on April 17. The walking tour will feature private gardens, flower arranging demonstrations and gardening lectures. One of the stops will be the garden at Lee-Fendall House located at 614 Oronoco St.
Tickets will be on sale online beginning Jan. 22 and prices will start at $25 per tour. Proceeds from the tour will go towards keeping Virginia beautiful.
