The National Museum of American Illustration
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Gardens at Vernon Court to be Open for Public Viewing as
The National Museum of American Illustration hosts
“Nature Perfected”- First-Ever Garden Event
The National Museum of American Illustration announces a
special weekend event, June 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2006.
“Nature Perfected- A Garden Tour”, is a three-day event
during
which the Museum will be open each day for self-guided
tours, including the opportunity to tour the Gardens at Vernon
Court. A Garden talk, incorporating questions and answers,
will be offered each day at Noon. Noted arborist Clem des
Jardins will be a speaker on Saturday and Sunday. This
three-day event will be the only opportunity this season for
visitors to tour the gardens. Additionally, while the Museum
is typically open for guided tours only, this event will offer
general admissions for self-guided tours; an opportunity to
tour the Museum at the visitor’s own pace. Generous
corporate support for “Nature Perfected” is provided by Sam
Kinder & Brother, Inc.
The Rose Garden at Vernon Court, 2006
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This is the only opportunity this season for visitors to tour the
gardens at Vernon Court.
“Nature Perfected- a Garden Tour” runs Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday, June 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2006. The National
Museum of American Illustration, including the Gardens at
Vernon Court and the Frederick Law Olmsted Park, will be
open each day from 10:00-3:00. Tickets are available at the
door; Admissions fee $25, seniors or military, $22, children
12 and under not admitted. For more information please visit
www.americanillustration.org or telephone 401-851-8949 ext.
18.
"A Florentine Fete: Buds Beneath the Roses" by MAXFIELD
PARRISH
Generous Corporate Support Provided by Samuel Kinder &
Brother, Inc.
Arborists - Landscapers - Nurserymen
315 Hope Street, Bristol, Rhode Island 02809- (401) 253-7700
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The
National Museum of American Illustration- 492 Bellevue
Avenue,
Newport, RI 02840.
T: 401-851-8949 ext.18-
F: 401-851-8974-
lcutler@americanillustration.org-
www.americanillustration.org
The National Museum of American Illustration is a nonprofit
independent, educational, and aesthetic organization. It is
located in Newport, RI on Bellevue Avenue at Vernon Court
(1898), a Beaux-Arts adaptation of an 18th century French
chateau.
It is the first national museum devoted exclusively to
American illustration art.
Illustration consists of original artwork created to be
reproduced in books, magazines, newspapers and
advertisements. ‘Golden Age’ paintings by such luminaries as
Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, NC Wyeth, and 75 others
are displayed in ‘Gilded Age’ architecture, creating a unique
union of art and architecture- a national treasure.
The Museum is administered by the American Civilization
Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal to present
the best possible venue for appreciating the greatest
collection of illustration art; the most American of American
art.
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©2006 National Museum of American Illustration
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