Longwood Gardens is just a short drive from Wilmington and the perfect weekend day trip. Thousands come from all over the world to visit the gardens each year. With 1,077 acres to explore, 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens there is plenty of beauty to be seen.
The story of the beginning of Longwood Gardens is rich with historical figures such as Pierre S du Pont, the great-grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont (1771-1834), who arrived from France in 1800 and founded the E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company gunpowder works.
Longwood Gardens appear quite different depending on the season, so one visit is never enough. With a variety of new events and plans for growth, the garden is constantly expanding. Currently, Longwood is presenting Fireworks and Fountains- a glorious combination of music, fountains and fireworks. The show is mesmerizing to all ages and makes for incredible family memories.
Upcoming shows include the following:
Rocket Man: Music of Elton John
September 14, 8:15 pm
Rocket Man is all about Sir Elton John! Fountains and fireworks dance to the iconic pop star’s biggest hits including Philadelphia Freedom, Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, and our electrifying finale Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.
Festive Fireworks: Music of Dmitri Shostakovich
August 31, 8:15 pm
It’s Festive Fireworks featuring the famous works by the celebrated Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Our program features Shostakovich’s joyful Festival Overture and Jazz Suite No 2.
Tickets can be purchased online and often sell out quickly.
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