Did you know? A highlight of the United Nations’ Earth Day cele- bration in New York City is the ringing of the Peace Bell, a gift from Japan, at the exact mo- ment of the vernal equinox. Who Started Earth Day? Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin, was determined to convince the […]

By Beatrice Levin On view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Texas, until Feb. 17, 2002, a remarkable ex- hibit of fascinating old quilts and coverlets displays quilts and coverlets, mostly from Bayou Bend, the home of Ima Hogg’s fa- mous American antique collections. From our earliest history, weaving and quilting bedcovers has been a medium for creative artistry. Since […]

Join leading voices in the fields of history, horticulture, and landscape design as they explore revolutionary methods for stewarding gardens and landscapes in the face of environmental challenges.  The Mount Vernon Symposium is endowed by the generous support of The Robert H. Smith Family Foundation and Lucy S. Rhame. The event takes place May 30, 2025 – June 1, 2025 […]