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The Garden Legacy Project

  • Audrey Bruce Currier Library 22407 Foxhound Ln. Middleburg, VA 20117 (map)

The Garden Legacy Project will take you on a journey through time, exploring the interconnected stories of Foxcroft founder Charlotte Haxall Noland and Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon, Foxcroft class of 1929. Both women were groundbreaking in their respective fields of education and design. They shared not only a love of gardening, but an understanding of - and appreciation for - the greater scope of the natural world and its transformative role for individuals and communities alike. Archival images will trace the trajectory of their lives, intersecting at Foxcroft and running parallel thereafter. 

Garden spaces across campus will be highlighted, including the library’s courtyard design conceived by Bunny Mellon, bringing to fruition her love of the school and lifelong friendship with Miss Charlotte. This collaborative showcase will also feature a few recent lessons from the land, given by Foxcroft faculty seeking to keep the garden legacy alive.

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A slide presentation and archival exhibit. Self-guided garden tour and reception to follow the presentation. Light refreshments and wine included at reception.


The Garden Legacy Project
$50.00

The Garden Legacy Project explores the intertwined stories of Foxcroft founder Charlotte Haxall Noland and alumna Rachel “Bunny” Mellon (Class of 1929), highlighting their shared passion for gardening, education, and design. Through archival images and campus garden spaces, the program traces their lasting impact and the continued legacy of learning from the land at Foxcroft.

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