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Historic Bartram's Garden |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites)
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54th St and Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia 19143 • 215-729-5281 |
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Description:
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WEST PHILLY. In addition to the oldest surviving botanical gardens in the country, this 45-acre site also features the original 1728 farmhouse (a National Historic Landmark), a 1775 stone barn, and several outbuildings. The grounds include an herb garden, wetlands area, wildflower meadow, butterfly and hummingbird garden, and a winding river trail. Perhaps the most well known botanical discovery by John and William Bartram is the Franklinia alatamaha tree, last seen in the wild in 1803; only because the Bartrams propagated it in the late 1700s is the tree still found in private gardens. |
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Hours:
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| Grounds Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun Noon-4pm |
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| House tours Daily 12:10pm, 1:10pm, 2:10pm, 3:10pm |
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Admission:
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Grounds Free
House tours Adult $5; Senior (62+) $4; Student $4; Child (12 and under) Free |
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Payment Methods: |
Visa, Master Card |
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