Kenilworth: Where Botany meets History

Dates
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Location
Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, Rachel Carson Room
Fee
Free
Description

Once the largest aquatic garden in the nation, the rare and exotic plant species found there still offer a unique view into how plants and the natural environment shape human history. Join Chief of Interpretation Vince Vaise to hear how a one-armed Civil War veteran transformed a swamp into a “garden of eden.” Learn about the famous Victoria Regia lily that grows at an inch per hour with leaves of over 18 feet and discover the sacred relationships between the lotus and some Eastern religions.

Special Assistance - For those in need of special assistance (such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired) or inquiries regarding the accessible entrance, please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 in advance of the program. Special needs will be accommodated whenever possible.

Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.
 
LOCATION - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240.

 

Contact
Diana Ziegler
Phone
202-208-4743

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