Introduction
This is a replica of George Washington's garden at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
This is a replica of George Washington's garden at Mount Vernon, Virginia. In 1785, when Washington was enlarging the garden, the Fairfaxes of Writhlington near Bath sent him seeds, plants and a gardener.
The flowers are only of the varieties available at the time. The garden is laid out formally with beds bordered with box. It is bounded by a white picket fence. There is a replica of the octagonal summerhouse which was in Washington's garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The house is now the The American Museum in Britain, which is open daily in high season from 12 until 5pm, except on Mondays. More information regarding opening times can be found on The American Museum in Britain website.
Directions
The museum is signposted from the A36 Warminster Road.
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- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- American Garden
Style
American Garden
Features
- Summerhouse
- Key Information
Type
Formal
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Plant Type
Principal Building
Education
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Claverton
- References
Contributors
Avon Gardens Trust
Myna Trustram