Most of Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s founders began as members of the Worcester Agricultural Society. On Saturday, March 11, learn more about how and why the Horticultural Society began and who was involved. Librarian Kathy Bell will present a talk in the Library of Tower Hill in conjunction with the current exhibit and review many of our earlier institutional records and documents. Free with admission. For more information visit www.towerhillbg.org.
2017 is a significant year for three of Worcester’s organizations. At the Tower Hill Botanic Garden library from January through June, view historic material on display from the Worcester Agricultural Society (founded 1817), the Worcester County Mechanics Association (founded 1842), and the Worcester County Horticultural Society (also founded 1842), that show the connections between all three. Free with admission. For more information visit www.towerhillbg.org.
