Autumn Splendor at Blithewold
Published on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Blithewold Continues to Charm in September
Autumn Splendor - September 15th - October 3rd
Bristol, RI – Every New Englander knows that summer’s end is a very special time. We savor every minute of the last few beautiful days the season brings. In the gardens butterflies fill the air, flowers rejoice in the cool air giving us one final flourish of color just as autumn begins to paint the trees with it’s own rich palette. Blithewold is not to be missed at this time of year. Join us as we celebrate with Autumn Splendor, a 3-week festival filled with fun & exciting activities for the whole family. Click here for the full release
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Wednesday, May 15
- Wednesday, June 19
Introduction to Watercolor -
Thursday, May 23
Tree Mob at the Arnold Arboretum -
Saturday, May 25
Behind the Scenes Tour
Upcoming events
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Marjorie’s dove tree turns 40
(May 16, '13)
It’s a lucky visitor whose gaze turns east along the path between the mansion and the Enclosed Garden, instead of west across the blooming North Garden and Great Lawn to Narragansett Bay. The western view is a compelling one to be sure and even I am caught up short by it every time I walk ... -
The Costume Collection
(Jan 07, '13)
Many of you already know about the fabulous collection of gowns and accessories belonging to Bessie Van Wickle McKee that came home to Blithewold last year. Forty-one dresses with accessories, coats, and hats, had been given to the Colonial Dames … Continue reading
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