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Greenville Council of Garden Clubs!
You are welcome to visit the historic 1830s Kilgore-Lewis House, headquarters of the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs. This is only historic home open to the public in Greenville. Docent led tours are Wed. Thurs, and Fri. from 10am to 2pm. Tours are free of charge, a donation is appreciated! The Public Gardens & Accredited Arboretum are open daily during daylight hours. Remember to bring a mask for the house tour.
We are located at 560 N. Academy Street, Greenville, 29601. Tel. 864.232.3020
HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSION IN GREENVILLE
Your donation is an investment in the quality of Greenville’s future. With your contributions, we can continue to protect and enhance green spaces and wildlife habitats throughout our community. Your donation also supports the preservation of this historic 1838 home and the care of our 5 acre arboretum and botanic gardens in downtown Greenville
GARDENING FOR WILDLIFE
Our 1838 historic home needs a new roof!
Your donation is appreciated! Click here to donate by credit card or mail a tax deductible check. Note New Roof on the memo line
The 39th Annual Arbor Day Celebrations
Were held at the Kilgore-Lewis Arboretum Grounds on April 22 & 23. See the ARBOR DAY tab on the left for details and photos of the event.
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Mark your calendars for these important May dates
May 18- Awards Celebration Luncheon
May 31- First day of National Garden Week
Leaf through our Gardening LibraryOur new GARDEN LIBRARY is here! We offer a large variety of gardening themed books. Learn how to tap into the Greenville Library System to download books on your tablet or home computer and have free access to its gardening book and digital media collections. See the Library Page for details. |
The Kilgore-Lewis House is Growing into our History!
Plans are being made for an education and history museum upstairs. Volunteers are needed for many areas of planning, implementation and programing. Find out how you can get involved by contacting us:
Gail Brewer 864.704.4549 or [email protected]
Joyce Moore 864.270.5033 or [email protected]
Pathways Thru History to our Future
Reflections in a Distant Mirror – Rotating exhibits of KLH history, important past events in garden history and how gardening connects us from the past to the future.
Bringing the Future into Focus – Rotating exhibits from how garden clubs improve quality of life in our communities today, to children’s gardening, and to our own GCGC Arboretum, Greenville’s first accredited urban arboretum.
A guest lecture series is planned on a range of topics- Women in Garden History, Living in 1700s Greenville, Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitats, Trees in our Lives, etc.
More than just an historic house, Kilgore-Lewis is an inviting place to visit or to hold your special event!
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| WEDDINGS & EVENTS | HOUSE & GARDENS | GARDEN CLUBS |
| Elegance and spaciousness make the Kilgore-Lewis property a favorite spot for weddings and other events. | This lovely house and the spring in its gardens are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. | The Kilgore-Lewis House serves as the headquarters of the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs. |
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Expecting THE ring soon? Kilgore-Lewis, an historic house built in 1838 with 3.5 acres of gardens on a small lake, is the ideal place for a wedding day that will be more beautiful than you can dream in a location that is close to downtown but feels like a secret romantic hideaway! Come see for yourself!
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