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Part of George Washington’s original farmland, a 25-acre site overlooking the Potomac River that is headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, a beloved community treasure and award-winning wedding venue. We invite the public to visit River Farm in Alexandria, VA and spend a day enjoying the gardens, scenic setting, and views of the Potomac. Hold your special event here: http://www.ahsgardening.org/about-river-farm/facility-rentals/; and volunteer in our gardens: https://www.ahsgardening.org/about-river-farm/volunteering. For info on the national nonprofit AHS, visit https://www.ahsgardening.org/ and follow AHS's social media handles: https://www.facebook.com/americanhorticulturalsociety/; https://twitter.com/AHS_Gardening/; and https://www.instagram.com/am_hort_society/.

10/16/2026

Cozy vibes, great harmonies, and another memorable evening at River Farm! 🎶

Thank you to Lynne & Mary with Friends for a fantastic Music at the Manor concert!

The fun doesn't stop here! Join us for our Holiday Open House on December 10th, and save the date for the next Music at the Manor concert February 26.

Lynne White & Mary Bowers Mary Casey Bowers

🍎🎶 Music at the Manor is coming back to River Farm!⁠⁠Join us Thursday, October 15 at 5:30pm for Harvest Harmonies, the n...
10/12/2026

🍎🎶 Music at the Manor is coming back to River Farm!⁠
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Join us Thursday, October 15 at 5:30pm for Harvest Harmonies, the next event in our Music at the Manor series.⁠
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Enjoy an evening of live music and laughter as Lynne & Mary With Friends perform an eclectic mix of timeless classics and contemporary favorites. Bring a folding chair or blanket, pack a picnic, relax on the lawn, and watch the sun set with family and friends.⁠
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📅 Thursday, October 15, 5:30 p.m.⁠
📍 River Farm - 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA⁠
🎟️ Free admission | RSVP required⁠
💚 Suggested donation: $20 per family⁠⁠
🍎 President’s Council members: Join us at 4:45 p.m. for a pre-concert reception featuring a sampling of c***rs in the Garden Calm.⁠
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All proceeds directly support the maintenance, beautification, and preservation of River Farm.⁠
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👉RSVP at ahsgardening.org/harvest-harmonies/

Behind the scenes at River Farm! 👀🚧⁠⁠Our new accessible restrooms are starting to take shape—and we’re excited to give y...
10/10/2026

Behind the scenes at River Farm! 👀🚧⁠
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Our new accessible restrooms are starting to take shape—and we’re excited to give you a peek at the progress. Set to open in spring 2027, they will offer a better experience for all River Farm visitors. ⁠
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🚩 Due to construction activity, there will not be any power at River Farm October 12-14. River Farm is closed on the 12th for the federal holiday. On October 13 & 14, River Farm will be open, but access to the manor house will be limited.⁠
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Thank you for your patience as we improve River Farm.

🍂🎵Fall colors, live music, c***r, and golden-hour magic awaits at River Farm. ⁠⁠Join us on October 15 for a free, family...
10/08/2026

🍂🎵Fall colors, live music, c***r, and golden-hour magic awaits at River Farm. ⁠
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Join us on October 15 for a free, family-friendly outdoor concert, Harvest Harmonies, featuring Lynne & Mary with Friends.⁠
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🧺Bring a folding chair or blanket, pack a picnic - or pre-order a picnic box from local favorite The Cut Butchery - and enjoy an evening of live music and stunning river views.⁠
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✨️Be sure to order your picnic box by 10/11/26 at 12pm. ⁠
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Harvest Harmonies⁠
📍River Farm - 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA⁠
📆October 15, 5:30pm⁠
🎟️Free Admission | RSVP required⁠
💚Suggested donation appreciated | $20 per family⁠
🍎President’s Council members: Join us for a pre-concert reception featuring a c***r sampling at 4:45 p.m. in the Garden Calm⁠
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Leashed dogs and outside food welcome. ⁠
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All proceeds directly support the maintenance, beautification, and preservation of River Farm.⁠
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👉RSVP at ahsgardening.org/harvest-harmonies/

Join us on October 21 for In the Company of Flowers, our inaugural President’s Council Salon, an intimate afternoon at N...
10/01/2026

Join us on October 21 for In the Company of Flowers, our inaugural President’s Council Salon, an intimate afternoon at Norton Manor in Potomac, Maryland.

Horticulturist and AHS Board member Holly H. Shimizu will sit down with acclaimed author and naturalist David George Haskell for a fascinating conversation exploring the connections between plants, nature, and our lives.

We look forward to an afternoon of inspiring ideas, meaningful conversation, and good company in a beautiful setting.
📅 October 21 | Norton Manor, Potomac, MD
🎟️ Tickets: $300
RSVP today!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BuEdiZQZm/

🌻🎶 Let the good times bloom!⁠⁠Join us at River Farm September 24 at 6pm for Sunflowers & Soulfire, our first Music at th...
09/15/2026

🌻🎶 Let the good times bloom!⁠
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Join us at River Farm September 24 at 6pm for Sunflowers & Soulfire, our first Music at the Manor concert, featuring the band Soulfire! ⁠
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🧺Bring your own picnic—or let us help out! We’re partnering with local favorite The Cut Butchery to offer picnic boxes that can be purchased in advance. The boxes will be filled with cheeses, charcuterie, dried fruit, crackers, and more. 🧀⁠
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✨️Picnic boxes must be ordered by September 20 at 12pm.⁠
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Sunflowers & Soulfire ⁠
📍 River Farm - 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA⁠
📅 September 24, 6pm⁠
🎟️ Free Admission | RSVP required⁠
💚 Suggested donation appreciated | $20 per family⁠
🌱 President’s Council members: Join us at 5:15 p.m. for a special reception and tour of the new Perennial Garden.⁠
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Leashed dogs, picnic blanket, folding chairs, and outside food welcome. ⁠
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All proceeds directly support the maintenance, beautification, and preservation of River Farm.⁠
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👉RSVP at ahsgardening.org/sunflowers-soulfire/

A little construction update from River Farm! 🌱⁠🚩⁠⁠Work is underway on new, accessible restrooms, scheduled to open in s...
09/12/2026

A little construction update from River Farm! 🌱⁠🚩⁠
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Work is underway on new, accessible restrooms, scheduled to open in spring of 2027.⁠
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While things may look a little different at River Farm right now, this project will make an important difference for our visitors—and we’re excited to watch it take shape.⁠
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🚧Due to construction activity and electrical work, River Farm will be closed on Monday, September 14 and Tuesday, September 15. ⁠
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Thank you for your patience as we improve River Farm!

🌻🎶 Music at the Manor is coming to River Farm!⁠⁠Join us September 24 for Sunflowers and Soulfire, the inaugural event in...
08/30/2026

🌻🎶 Music at the Manor is coming to River Farm!⁠
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Join us September 24 for Sunflowers and Soulfire, the inaugural event in our new Music at the Manor series.⁠
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Enjoy an evening of music and stunning Potomac River views as the band Soulfire performs rock, pop, and soul favorites. Bring a blanket, relax on the lawn, grab a bite to eat, and watch the sun set with family and friends. 🌅⁠
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📅 Thursday, September 24, 6:00 p.m.⁠
📍 River Farm - 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA⁠
🎟️ Free admission | RSVP required⁠
💚 Suggested donation: $20 per family⁠
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Picnic boxes are available for purchase in advance.⁠
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🌱 President’s Council members: Join us at 5:15 p.m. for a special reception and tour of the new Perennial Garden.⁠
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All proceeds directly support the maintenance, beautification, and preservation of River Farm.⁠
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👉RSVP at ahsgardening.org/sunflowers-soulfire/

Every great garden has stories that visitors rarely see. River Farm Diary is our new recurring series that shares the on...
08/20/2026

Every great garden has stories that visitors rarely see. River Farm Diary is our new recurring series that shares the ongoing work of caring for the American Horticultural Society's headquarters through the eyes of the people who know it best (our staff). ⁠
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In this first installment, Staff Writer Lillie Tynch talks with Gardens and Grounds Manager Ed Harrington and reflects on the daily work, seasonal rhythms, and long-term stewardship that shape River Farm.⁠
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"Like any garden, River Farm is never finished. It is tended."⁠
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Follow along in future issues of American Gardener as our River Farm Diary documents the evolving life of this historic landscape—one season, one project, and one story at a time.⁠
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Learn more about our flagship publication - American Gardener - on our website.

🌱 Behind the Scenes at River Farm⁠⁠What does it take to keep 25 acres of gardens growing and thriving? A dedicated horti...
08/15/2026

🌱 Behind the Scenes at River Farm⁠
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What does it take to keep 25 acres of gardens growing and thriving? A dedicated horticultural team! This summer, our 2026 Horticultural Interns Genevieve Benton and Aimee Tukey have been an important part of it.⁠
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As their internships come to an end, we’re celebrating the impact they’ve made at River Farm, from planting and pruning to weeding and tackling all kinds of horticultural projects. A big shoutout to Genevieve and Aimee for all their hard work this summer!🏵️⁠
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Thanks to the Trish Gibson Memorial Internship at River Farm, our gardens will continue to thrive. 🌿⁠
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The Trish Gibson Memorial Internship at River Farm was established in 2023 thanks to an endowment created through the generosity of Cam Gibson in honor of his late wife Trish Gibson, a long-time staff member at AHS.⁠ ⁠
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Stay tuned for more about the talented people behind River Farm’s gardens - and visit our website to learn more about the gardens at River Farm.

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7931 E Boulevard Dr
Alexandria, VA
22308

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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+17037685700

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