Green Spring Gardens - Alexandria, Virginia - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
At the center of Green Spring Gardens is a Colonial home built in the mid 1700's and was used as a private residence until the property was donated to Fairfax County in 1970. Today it is a well preserved home that is on the national historic register of places. It is available for event rental.

Green Spring Gardens is a 31 acre botanical garden that focuses on practical landscaping and garden techniques that are designed for the Washington D.C. region. located on the property of what was once a historical homestead. The property was donated to Fairfax County in 1970. The gardens are filled with perennials, roses, boxwood hedging, greenhouse, woodland, native plant garden, pond, gazebo and more. There is a large volunteer contingency to upkeep the gardens so contributions are appreciated upon your visit.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 1/1/1750 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Architect (if known): Macomber, Walter, Farrand, Beatrix Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Estate Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: none Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Public Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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