I have been off-line for a awhile due to computer problems, now resolved, but in catch-up mode.
With a day off, we visited the Longwood Gardens in Kennett
Square with my sister Eileen and her daughter and my niece Allison and her two
girls Delancy and Kessler.
It is a world class botanical garden and is one of the
premier horticultural display gardens in the United States. It has a long
history but was acquired and refurbished by Pierre S. du Pont of the prominent du Pont family in
1906. Here is a little history:
As an aside, Kennett Square, although not giving the impression
of an agricultural area, but rather a quaint Pennsylvania colonial town, is also
known as the “Mushroom Capitol of the World”. The area annually produces over
500 tons of mushrooms, half of the United States’ mushroom crop.
It was an enjoyable visit and well worth the
experience. Here are some pictures:
After resting back at the RV we had dinner at a very nice restaurant in nearby Chadds Ford. Family members are staring to arrive and the reunion activities are beginning.
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