2022 marked the 50th anniversary when Ruth Bancroft started her garden.
Check out the resources below to learn more about the history of the Bancroft land and the evolution of Ruth’s grand experiment.
We had a special exhibit in the Garden during November 1st – 20th, 2022.
The community celebrated with us on November 12th, 2022.
Virtual Exhibit
To view the online exhibit and the Garden signage, click on the plus sign (“+”).
#1- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Before the Bancrofts (pre 1796)
#2- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Changing the Land Use (1769-1970)
#3- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Ruth’s Start (1972)
#4- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Ruth’s Vision (1971 – 1980)
#5- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Growing the Garden (1972-1990)
#6- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Obstacles (1972-1990)
#7- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Stewards the Garden (1972-1992)
#8- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Becoming a Public Garden (1989-1994)
#9- Golden Jubilee Exhibit: Growing as an Organization (1994-2022)
