Daily Archives: May 17, 2022

Friday, May 20 – Monday, May 30 – Heritage Museums & Gardens Rhododendron Festival

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Thousands of world-famous rhododendrons in over 100 varieties offer an explosion of spectacular blooms throughout Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove Street, Sandwich. Photograph yourself surrounded by walls of flowers, immerse yourself in the story of Heritage’s fascinating rhododendron legacy on a self-guided walking tour, learn proper plant care and pruning techniques at our hands-on Garden Discovery Cart, and take home one of these signature plants from the special plant sale. There’s even a fun activity guide highlighting these amazing plants designed just for kids and families. General admission tickets are date-specific. Tickets are valid for entry anytime between 10 am-4:30 pm.

Along with our Rhododendron-themed activities, visitors are welcome to enjoy the entire grounds including our indoor and outdoor exhibits.

Tickets include admission to:

  • The gardens (All gardens including the Treasured Trash exhibit)
  • Hidden Hollow
  • The Special Exhibitions Gallery, featuring the Creating Cape Cod exhibit
  • The J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery, featuring the From Carriage to Classic: How Automobiles Transformed America with highlights from the Creating Cape Cod exhibit
  • The American Art & Carousel Gallery, featuring Heritage Highlights exhibit
  • Wampanoag Wetu & Garden
  • Lilly’s Café
  • The Shop at Heritage

Tickets can be pre-purchased online or on the day of at the ticket window. Heritage members free, nonmembers $21 ($11 Youth)

Friday, May 20, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – Ask the Expert: Honeybees, Online

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Honeybees are threatened. How can we protect them?  

Did you know that George Washington was a fan of the honeybee? Travel back to the 18th century with our expert Dr. Christopher White as we dive into the history of liquid gold (better known as honey). We’ll also talk about how to protect honeybees, who face myriad threats today. Bring all of your questions!

Dr. Christopher White leads multidisciplinary teams focused on sustainability, climate change impact, enterprise risk management and community resilience. He currently serves as a member of the United Nations Environment Program.

In his spare time, Dr. White is a beekeeper with an apiary along the banks of the Potomac River in Maryland. Along with his wife and three children, Dr. White founded an artisanal honey company, Bee America, in 2011. From its earliest beginnings, Bee America has been committed to sweetening its customers’ lives with the goodness of pure American honey. The company is passionate about preserving the future of honey bees and their place in our world.

Dr. White founded an artisanal honey company, Bee America, in 2011, committed to sweetening its customers’ lives by preserving the future of honeybees and their special place in our world. Join us on World Bee Day, May 20, at 12pm EDT as Dr. White discusses all of the ways that we can help save the lives of honeybees, despite their extreme daily challenges.  Get your tickets NOW and join the buzz about these busy workers.   Free.