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May 9–September 29, 2019Festival of Fountains
Spectacular events, glorious gardens, live music, special exhibits, and jaw-dropping fountain performances await.
Monday, July 15
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out
Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Introduction to Botanical Illustration (Summer)
6 sessions. For all who are interested in mastering the art of plant illustration.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
An Evening of Botanical Illustration (Summer)
6 sessions. For beginners as well as more accomplished artists interested in the art of plant illustration.
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Tuesday, July 16
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out
Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:00 am
- 10:45 am
Family Story Time
Young guests can enjoy nature-based stories surrounded by the beauty of our Gardens. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Wonders of the Waterlilies
Learn more about the pools, plants and fish that are part of this amazing display. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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Wednesday, July 17
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out
Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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Thursday, July 18
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out
Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
- 8:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us for live music under the stars.
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- 9:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.
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Friday, July 19
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- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Woody Plant Conference
This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic States and how to use them in the landscape.
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- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Camp: Discover My Backyard - Sold Out
Explore the outdoors! Wander through our garden spaces to discover a variety of native plants and wildlife.
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
- 6:15 pm
- 7:15 pm
- 8:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Experience the Main Fountain Garden from the inside out. Ticket required.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Live Music in the Beer Garden
Join us for live music under the stars.
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- 9:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Illuminated Fountain Performances
Enjoy a nighttime spectacle unlike any other.
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Saturday, July 20
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
- 4:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks
Join our wildflower experts on our meadow trails to discover what’s in bloom. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
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- 9:15 pm
Fireworks & Fountains Shows
Fireworks fly, fountains dance, and music sets the tone during these captivating evenings.
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Sunday, July 21
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- 9:00 am
Delaware Photographic Society
Explore a summer exhibit from one of America’s oldest and most respected photographic associations.
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- 10:15 am
- 12:15 pm
- 2:15 pm
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.
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- 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meadow Garden Wildflower Walks
Join our wildflower experts on our meadow trails to discover what’s in bloom. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 11:15 am
- 1:15 pm
- 3:15 pm
- 5:15 pm
Main Fountain Garden Fountain Performances
Enjoy the thrill of what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music, to soaring as high as 175 feet.
-
- 11:30 am
- 12:30 pm
Spotlight Talks
Explore different facets of our history and gardens with one of our engaging tour guides. Free with Gardens Admission.
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- 2:00 pm
Garden Story Tour
Explore the highlights of Longwood’s historic gardens on a guided walking tour. Free with Gardens Admission.
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