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 […]

By Robert Reed One of the most enduring symbols in earlier America was the rooster. It was a dominate image for this coun- try’s classic folk art including weathervanes, wood carv- ings, and windmill weights. Later the traditional rooster would be crowing on an assortment of American-crafted things including hooked rugs, cookie jars and even salt pepper shakers. Historians suggest […]