Bartram's Garden
Join WNEP's Paul Epsom as he tours Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia. It is known as the Birthplace of Botany in the U.S. The gardens at Bartram's date back to 1728.You've got to see it to believe it. Just minutes from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House is America's oldest living botanical garden, a pastoral 18th century homestead surrounded by the urban bustle of Philadelphia. You won't believe you are in the city when you see the wildflower meadow, majestic trees, river trail, wetland, stone house and farm buildings overlooking the Schuylkill River, and, of course, the historic botanic garden of American native plants.
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson have all been here. So have thousands of present day gardeners, history buffs, families, and schoolchildren. We invite you to come and see this historical and horticultural gem for yourself.
Destination: Berwick
Spend a day in beautiful Berwick as Home and Backyards's Jackie Lewandoski takes you on a tour of some of the great places to visit while in this borough of Columbia County.
The Jackson Mansion, planned by Colonel Clarence Jackson while in a Civil War Confederate prison, the mansion was completed in 1878 two years before he died. This palatial mansion is open for tours. It features original furniture and period pieces. The McBride Memorial Library is a state of the art community library facility with computer labs, meeting rooms and a wonderful children library. Visit the downtown area with shops restaurants, a brew pub and an original vintage movie theatre still in operation. There are many parks such as the Test Track and the Charles Hotel Park for visitors to enjoy. These are just some of the attractions to see, plus Berwick hosts an array of concerts and special events.
Join WNEP's Paul Epsom as he tours Bartram's Garden in Philadelphia. It is known as the Birthplace of Botany in the U.S. The gardens at Bartram's date back to 1728.You've got to see it to believe it. Just minutes from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House is America's oldest living botanical garden, a pastoral 18th century homestead surrounded by the urban bustle of Philadelphia. You won't believe you are in the city when you see the wildflower meadow, majestic trees, river trail, wetland, stone house and farm buildings overlooking the Schuylkill River, and, of course, the historic botanic garden of American native plants.
George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson have all been here. So have thousands of present day gardeners, history buffs, families, and schoolchildren. We invite you to come and see this historical and horticultural gem for yourself.
Destination: Berwick
Spend a day in beautiful Berwick as Home and Backyards's Jackie Lewandoski takes you on a tour of some of the great places to visit while in this borough of Columbia County.
The Jackson Mansion, planned by Colonel Clarence Jackson while in a Civil War Confederate prison, the mansion was completed in 1878 two years before he died. This palatial mansion is open for tours. It features original furniture and period pieces. The McBride Memorial Library is a state of the art community library facility with computer labs, meeting rooms and a wonderful children library. Visit the downtown area with shops restaurants, a brew pub and an original vintage movie theatre still in operation. There are many parks such as the Test Track and the Charles Hotel Park for visitors to enjoy. These are just some of the attractions to see, plus Berwick hosts an array of concerts and special events.
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