Historic Landscape Preservation Event 2024

Join us at Fair Oaks at the Marietta Educational Garden Center on Saturday, November 2nd from 10am to 2pm for a day of education and activities hosted by the Laurel District. This fundraiser benefits the Garden Club of Georgia’s Historic Landscape Preservation Grant offered for restoration of historic landscapes, public or private.

We have two fabulous speakers and honored guests including Lisa Hall, GCG President and a special guest appearance is expected! Before and after the scheduled program, guests can stroll the grounds to enjoy Fair Oaks’ gardens including the “Georgia’s First Ladies” named Camellias, The Founders Garden, the Pollinator and the Gazebo meditation areas.

Guests can watch ‘Plein Air’ painters working outdoors to incorporate the landscape into their creations. Additionally, everyone is invited to see educational exhibits, listen to music, shop garden club merchandise and enchanting raffle baskets. Inside the Civil War era home, there will be docents on hand offering interesting tidbits about the home’s history.

Program speakers include Trevor Beemon, Executive Director of Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. and the Chairman of the Acworth Historic Preservation Commission along with Paul Pugliese, Bartow County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent.

Tickets are $45 per person, including morning coffee, a boxed lunch (menu selections on form). Order by October 25th. Donations accepted and appreciated. Make checks payable to “GCG” and send to Edna McClellan, 180 Pacer Court, #9044, Ellijay, GA 30540-9305. Confirmation is via email. [email protected]. The form can be found here: HLPRegistrationForm2024