Bartram's Garden, Botanical garden and historic landmark in Southwest Philadelphia, United States.
Description
Bartram's Garden is a botanical garden on the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia spanning about 50 acres, with historic buildings, meadows, and fields. The site contains native plant collections and maintains a rural character along the river corridor.
History
John Bartram founded the garden in 1728 as America's first botanical garden. In 1765, he received recognition as King's Botanist from the British Crown.
Culture
The site is home to the Sankofa Community Farm, which grows fresh food using agricultural practices rooted in African Diaspora traditions while engaging neighbors in the work. You can see how traditional farming methods blend with community gardening today.
Practical
The garden is located in Southwest Philadelphia and is open daily for visitors to explore at their own pace. Walking trails along the river, birdwatching, and fishing are available, making it easy to spend several hours outdoors.
Did you know?
The site preserves the Franklinia alatamaha tree, which disappeared from the wild in 1803. This species survives today only because of Bartram's original propagation work and continued care by later generations.
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