“The Diplomat” Tour: Behind-the-Scenes at the Main House
Step inside the world of The Diplomat with this special, limited-time tour at the Main House at Planting Fields!
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First Fridays: Under Glass
Discover the Camellia House at Planting Fields!
Join Sustainability Coordinator Rebecca Slagle and Michael D. Coe Archivist Marie Penny to explore over 200 blooming camellias, the historic planthouse designed by the Olmsted Brothers, and the fire that once threatened this treasured collection. Learn camellia-growing traditions, see modern hardy varieties outdoors, and get tips for your own garden.
First Fridays: Through Stained Glass
Explore the extensive collection of medieval and renaissance stained glass at Planting Fields!
During this walk and workshop for adults, participants will discover the travels and stories of a few of the forty-plus stained-glass panes that illuminate the historic house-museum, the Main House. Guests will be guided by Emily Leger, Planting Fields Foundation’s Collections and Exhibitions Manager, and will not only dive into the Corpus Vitrearum, an International scholarly compilation of historic glass windows, but also make their very own faux stained-glass to bring home and enjoy!