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Pirates, Privateers & John Bartram
Philadelphians are often surprised to learn about the history of pirates in our region, including the legendary figures of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd. Says one source: “Philadelphia, like many cities…
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“Bartram Boxes Remix” exhibition at Fuller Craft Museum
January 21 – April 16, 2017 Now on exhibition at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA, Bartram’s Boxes Remix is a collaborative project between the Center for Art in Wood…
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Mini golf (and a gator!) comes to Bartram’s Garden
This week, an alligator returned to Bartram’s Garden! “A fine, fat, frisky Alegator is now running at large at Bartram’s Botanic Garden, near Gray’s Ferry, on the Schuylkill. He is…
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Debunking a Myth about our 1775 Bartram Barn
The Bartram Barn was built in 1775, largely by John Bartram’s son, John Bartram, Jr., who was a farmer. We sometimes overhear visitors explaining the function of its narrow window slits,…
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Searching for American Lotus in South Jersey
This summer, Bartram’s Garden curator Joel Fry and members of our Horticulture staff went on a fascinating river trip to South Jersey, searching for the American Lotus. Let’s follow their trail…
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5 Cool Facts about HONEY!
Honey is a yummy, magical substance only produced by honeybees and enjoyed the world over. We celebrate honey and our flying friends every September at the Philadelphia Honey Festival, coming…
Read MoreBees vs. Wasps: A Bad Rap
You may have yelled it out as a child, and perhaps still do: “It’s a bee!” Let’s face it, the possibility of being stung is not something you want to think about,…
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John Bartram’s Stone Carvings
Visitors with sharp eyes will find five ornamental “blocks” in several locations around the Garden. These artistic works come from a substantial stone carving by John Bartram. Three of those…
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“I have a wonderful story to share”
Last month I attended a community meeting at the Ezekiel Baptist Church on Grays Avenue and listened to our neighbors discuss various plans and ideas about Southwest Philadelphia. At the meeting’s conclusion,…
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