Discover the fascinating history and uses of the Osage orange tree in this special Garden Program at The Hermitage Museum & Gardens. Nancy Ross Hugo will explore its unique fruit, valuable wood, and cultural roots—highlighting how, by the mid-1800s, it became the most planted tree in North America.
Gates open | 5:30 pm
Optional tour led by Curator of Gardens & Grounds, Phil Riske, to view the Osage orange near the Museum’s boardwalk | 5:45 pm
Nancy Ross Hugo presentation | 6:30 pm
Refreshments will be available for purchase.
