From settlement subsistence through twentieth-century extravagances, experience an armchair tour of Maine’s rich garden legacy, uncovering the unique qualities that define each stylistic tradition. Then, see how these traditions inspire our contemporary design process, celebrating the past with a fresh new perspective. Combining history, horticulture, and landscape design, this lecture has something for everyone. Make history come alive in your own backyard!
This is a virtual event! There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Presenter: Lucinda A. Brockway, Part-time principal and owner of Past Designs LLC
Past Designs LLC is a landscape preservation and design firm in Kennebunk, Maine. An award-winning landscape designer and preservationist, Brockway serves a national clientele, including The National Trust, the Newport Restoration Foundation, and numerous state and federal preservation agencies. Today she also works full time as Senior Director of Cultural Resources for The Trustees of Reservations, leading public garden, and cultural landscape preservation across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
History in Your Own Backyard
Thursday, April 25 from 12pm – 1pm
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Summary:
From settlement subsistence through twentieth-century extravagances, experience an armchair tour of Maine’s rich garden legacy, uncovering the unique qualities that define each stylistic tradition. Then, see how these traditions inspire our contemporary design process, celebrating the past with a fresh new perspective. Combining history, horticulture, and landscape design, this lecture has something for everyone. Make history come alive in your own backyard!
This is a virtual event! There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
Join us in this third lecture in our monthly “Your Old House: And Other Preservation Stories” series.
This is a free event that will be hosted on Zoom. Register in advance here.
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Presenter:
Lucinda A. Brockway, Part-time principal and owner of Past Designs LLC
Past Designs LLC is a landscape preservation and design firm in Kennebunk, Maine. An award-winning landscape designer and preservationist, Brockway serves a national clientele, including The National Trust, the Newport Restoration Foundation, and numerous state and federal preservation agencies. Today she also works full time as Senior Director of Cultural Resources for The Trustees of Reservations, leading public garden, and cultural landscape preservation across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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Kennebunk, ME 04043 United States + Google Map
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