Beatrix Farrand’s Dumbarton Oaks: The Pioneering Landscape Architect’s Mark on Georgetown
Beatrix Farrand is considered the first commercially successful woman landscape architect in the United States. Dumbarton Oaks Park in Georgetown is one of her enduring legacies. Come explore her creation with park rangers and learn how her design philosophy and unique vision helped shape this landscape, how that vision was nearly lost, and how the NPS and Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy are working to see that vision reimplemented today.
Walk may be cancelled in the event of bad weather at the discretion of park staff. Feel free to check the Rock Creek Park website the day of to confirm. Or call the Nature Center (202-895-6070) the day of to confirm and be sure to leave a voicemail for a callback.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Meet at the Dumbarton Oaks Park sign by the Lovers Lane Trail on R St. NW between 31st St. NW and Avon Pl. NW.
Latitude and Longitude 38.913142, -77.062188
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- Hike
- Walk