East Marlborough in Chester County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Open Air Theatre

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021

1. Open Air Theatre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Open Air Theatre combines horticulture, fountains, and performance to create one of the most unique and magic outdoor theatres in the world.

Our founder Pierre S. du Pont designed and built the Theatre in 1913. Since its debut in 1914, the Open Air Theatre has delighted visitors of all ages, hosting countless performances of world-renowned artists in music, theatre, and dance.

Enjoy our daily fountain shows from spring through the Christmas holiday season.

Erected by Longwood Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 39° 52.369′ N, 75° 40.471′ W. Marker is in East Marlborough, Pennsylvania, in Chester County. Marker is on the grounds of Longwood Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square PA 19348, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flower Garden Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peirce - du Pont House (within shouting distance of this marker); American Elm (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peirce's Park (about 400 feet away); Peirce's Woods (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Peirce's Woods (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Pumphouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Italian Water Garden (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Marlborough.

Also see . . . Longwood Gardens. (Submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021

2. Open Air Theatre Marker

Stairs to theatre

Open Air Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021

3. Open Air Theatre

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, August 20, 2021

4. Open Air Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2021, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.