During this insightful virtual lecture, join P.S. du Pont Fellow and fountain choreographer Colvin Randall for an exploration of fountains and water gardening at Longwood: past, present, and future.
From the moment Pierre S. du Pont, visionary founder of Longwood Gardens, first viewed the incredible waterworks of the Machinery Hall at the 1976 Centennial celebration in Philadelphia, he was destined to create a garden landscape filled with beautiful pools, flowing streams, and stunning fountains. Today, nearly 120 years since Mr. du Pont purchased the land for Longwood in 1906, the Gardens are filled with water features that evoke both the natural world and famous gardens from around the globe.
Location
Online, via Zoom
Instructor
Colvin Randall studied architectural history at the University of Virginia and botanic garden management in the Longwood Program at the University of Delaware. From 1977 to 2004, he was Longwood's PR Manager and subsequently became the Gardens' historian. In 2008, he was named Longwood's first P. S. du Pont Fellow. He has studied all aspects of Longwood's history since 1973 and has designed Longwood's musical fountain displays since 1980. He has written or produced books, CDs, and DVDs on the Gardens, including Longwood Gardens: 100+ Years of Garden Splendor centennial volume, Longwood Gardens Christmas, A Splash of Brilliance on Longwood fountains, and Garden of Music.
