Since all of our public programs and tours are canceled for the foreseeable future, we’ve been brainstorming how we can create content for you to explore our rich history and horticulture on your own. Our first tour will lead you to the gravesite of Marie L. Hidell, a Navy Nurse at the Naval Hospital on League Island (now the Navy Yard), during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. We are in awe of Marie’s selflessness, as well as the selflessness of all medical professionals today helping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can enjoy this tour from the comfort of your own home, or visit the site and use the directions provided to find Marie’s gravesite in person. While on site remember to keep at least a six foot distance from other visitors, and to follow all other site rules (site rules can be found HERE).
We’re working on more tours for your enjoyment and would love to get feedback from you on what kinds of tours you’d like to see. If you have ideas, email them to us at info@woodlandsphila.org with “Digital Tour Idea” in the subject line.
Our next tour in the works… Woodlands in Bloom, Early Spring Edition. We’ll be posting the tours to all of our social media as they’re rolled out, so make sure you’re following us.