Historically Speaking: Architectural Landscapes & Plants That Changed History
3655 South Dr
St. Louis, MO 63116
USA
Before the glorious tour of 26 historic sites and their picturesque landscapes on June 15th, Historic Saint Louis is hosting a botanical speaker evening on Tuesday, June 4th.
“A Brief History of Landscape Architecture in St. Louis”
Presented by Esley Hamilton, 7pm to 8pm
Esley Hamilton, preservation historian for St. Louis County Parks and Recreation for 38 years and landscape architecture instructor at Washington University in St. Louis for 21 years, will speak about landscape history in St. Louis. He will describe how exceptional landscape designers over the last two centuries have beautified our neighborhoods, parks, institutions and private properties.
“Plants That Changed the Course of History”
Presented by Carol Gravens, 8pm to 9pm
Carol Gravens, retired microbiologist and St. Louis Master Gardener and
Naturalist, will talk about the interconnection of plants and human existence, as
detailed in Bill Laws’ book, Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History. She
will focus on how plants affect our daily lives as food, shelter, fuel, medicine
and clothing.
The Summertime Garden Speaker Evening is presented by Historic Saint Louis
to complement their event, “Painting a Summertime Past.” The botanical
speaker evening is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.