In 1907, Pierre S. du Pont laid out the Flower Garden, Longwood's first true flower garden. Although European forms served as the inspiration for his latter designs, Mr. du Pont conceived of this early garden as an "old fashioned" walk. It . . . — — Map (db m214336) HM
Deisgned by Pierre S. du Pont and his staff at Longwood, the Pumphouse exhibits the original 18 pumps and mechanical systems that powered the Main Fountain Garden from 1931 to 2014. Mr. du Pont's fascination with technology and fountain spectacles . . . — — Map (db m180391) HM
At the top of this magnificent stone structure resides the carillon, one of our residential instruments. In 1929, founder Pierre du Pont began construction of this 61-foot-tall Chimes Tower based on a similar structure he had seen in France. In . . . — — Map (db m213656) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m180392) HM