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Untold Stories of Boston Public Garden – with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Rose Doherty           

October 24 @ 1:00 pm

Tuesday, October 24, 1 pm

James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell

Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted

Every Bostonian has walked through the Public Garden and enjoyed the beauty of the first botanical garden in the country. Learn the untold stories of its history and look at both natural and man-made features. The various statues and monuments: Make Way for Ducklings, George Washington, and the Ether Monument will be included in this tour along with a look at the planting design and some of the outstanding plantings. The 19th-century plan for the lagoon and the iconic Swan Boats will be included along with ongoing care and plans for the Public Garden, an oasis of beauty in the middle of our city. Presenter Rose Doherty has been delivering Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presentations since 2015.