Garden
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A Charming Garden: Liberty Hall Grounds in the Early Years
By Vicky Middleswarth, Educator
Spanish bluebells in the Liberty Hall Historic Site gardens
When spring arrives at Liberty Hall Historic Site, the daffodils and bluebells make it easy to forget that the grounds once served a different purpose. Margaretta Brown may have brought New York roses to her Kentucky home, but her letters reflect a more practical use of the land.
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Oh What Responsibility Rests Upon Me! Margaretta Brown and the Frankfort Sabbath School for Girls
By Vicky Middleswarth, Educator
In a shady corner of the Liberty Hall garden, there’s a stone bench with an inscription on the seat. Its age makes it hard to read, but the words represent an important aspect of the life of Margaretta Brown.