My pals at the Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust have this amazing lecture planned about the history of the Devon Horse Show. And Jenkins Arboretum is hosting the event. And well…my friend Michael Morrison is giving the lecture! No matter how you slice it, this will be terrific!
I completely expect nouveaux Devon will be distressed but why fuss? It’s just history. It’s part of the Main Line, Philadelphia, and Chester County. This is not a horse show event, this is a local lecture that will be fascinating. Our history belongs to all of us, after all.
The Tredyffrin Preservation Trust is a marvelous organization and I just love Jenkins Arboretum and have plants from their plant sales in my garden! And I love learning more about local history! We have such a rich history to draw on, so lectures like this are always interesting and informative.
Here are the Details:
On the eve of the opening of the 120th anniversary of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Tredyffrin Historic Preservation Trust is delighted to welcome guest speaker J. Michael Morrison to the 2016 Spring Lecture Series on Thursday, May 25 at Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn-Baptist Road, Devon, PA. Reception will begin at 7 PM, followed by lecture at 7:30 PM.
Morrison will present, “Rediscovering Devon”, based on the Society’s book, created to commemorate the history of the Devon Horse Show since its inception in 1896. The oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the country, Devon’s history is interwoven with the history of the Main Line and Chester County and continues to be part of the fabric of our community.
A native of Upper Merion Township, Morrison has enjoyed a lifelong interest in local history and is currently involved in historic restoration and architectural interior design, featuring antique and repurposed materials. In addition to serving as President of Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society, Morrison is the President of The King of Prussia Historical Society and has written three books, Images of America”, “Then and Now”’, an in-depth look at the history of King of Prussia and “Upper Merion Township: The First 300 Years”. In the words of Morrison, “If you are unaware of your past, you are destined to repeat it, and not even know why”.
The Trust is grateful to Dr. Harold Sweetman and the Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, for their generous sponsorship of the “Rediscovering Devon” lecture on May 25. Plan to arrive early for the lecture and enjoy the botanical gardens wonderful collection of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and ferns.
“Rediscovering Devon … The History of the Devon Horse Show”
Guest Lecturer: J. Michael Morrison, Historian, Lecturer & Author
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Cost: $15/person
Refreshments: 7:00 PM – Lecture: 7:30 PM
Location: Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Road, Devon, PA 19333
You can access ticket purchase through the Tredyffrin HistoricPreservation Event Page