Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Celebrating Olmsted

Parks for All People

Central Park,
New York, NY

2022 marks the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted, social reformer and founder of American landscape architecture. Please join the National Association for Olmsted Parks, partners, friends and the public as we explore Olmsted’s living legacy.

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Frederick Law Olmsted illustration by David Lee Csicsko

Frederick Law Olmsted

Landscape Architect, Author, Conservationist (1822-1903)

Frederick Law Olmsted was born in Hartford, CT, in 1822. Not until he was 43 years old did he decide to devote himself fully to landscape architecture. His experiences as a farmer, journalist for The New York Times, administrator and public servant all influenced his later thinking and career.

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For Download: Olmsted 200 Exhibit

October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022

Virtual Exhibit

Frederick Law Olmsted: Landscapes for the Public Good is now available. This downloadable exhibit features 23 panels of vivid photos and drawings, exploring the many facets of Olmsted’s life and legacy. Curated by Dr. Caroline Mesrobian Hickman of the University of Maryland and in conjunction with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the exhibit explores the many […]

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Upcoming Events

October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022

Exhibition | The Poetry of Nature: Hudson River School Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society

New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain, CT

January 30 – February 1, 2022

2022 New Jersey Chapter ASLA Annual Meeting

Atlantic City, NJ

February 1 – March 20, 2022

Lights in the Necklace

The Emerald Necklace
Boston, MA

February 2, 2022

Redesigning Cities: Atlanta’s Parks and Greenways as Agents of Urban Transformation

Online via BlueJeans Events
Atlanta, GA

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We invite everyone to be a part of Olmsted 200, the national celebration marking the 200^th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmsted. Find out how you can participate and show your commitment to our natural and historical heritage.