NORFOLK, Va.
Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) celebrates Black History Month by offering Free Admission Thursdays in February. A Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, NBG has a long history with humble beginnings. The Garden celebrates the 220 African-American Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers who cleared dense vegetation and planted the first azaleas at NBG in the late 1930s. As a way to honor their lasting legacy and share the gift of nature with all, we invite the community to enjoy all that the Garden has to offer free on Thursdays this Februrary.
Explore the Garden s 175 acres, an oasis nestled between diverse neighborhoods surrounded by stunning water views - the most beautiful location in Coastal Virginia. The Winter Orchid Display at the NBG Tropical Display House is a must see during your visit with blooming orchids and tropical plants. This February, canine family members are welcome to explore the Garden with their hum
Norfolk Botanical Garden celebrating Black History Month with free admission on Thursdays
Norfolk Botanical Garden
and last updated 2021-01-30 16:53:56-05
NORFOLK, Va. â Norfolk Botanical Garden is celebrating Black History Month this year by offering free admission on Thursdays throughout the month of February. A Virginia Historic Landmark that s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Garden celebrates the 220 African-American Works Progress Administration (WPA) workers who cleared dense vegetation and planted the first azaleas at NBG in the late 1930s. As a way to honor their lasting legacy and share the gift of nature with all, it is inviting the community to enjoy all the Garden has to offer for free on Thursdays this Black History Month.
Norfolk Botanical Garden celebrates Black History Month with free admission Thursdays in February
As a way to honor the garden s humble beginnings, NBG is inviting the community to enjoy the garden for free on Thursdays in February.
Credit: Adriana De Alba Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 2:37 PM EST January 29, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. Norfolk Botanical Garden is celebrating Black History Month by offering free admission on Thursdays in the month of February.
According to a news release, the garden is a Virginia Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
That rich history began in the late 1930s when 220 African American Works Progress Administration workers planted the first azaleas at the garden.