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The Writing Life of Frederick Law Olmsted

Landscape architect and Harvard University professor Sara Zewde on Frederick Law Olmsted’s “Southern Chronicles” and the lessons his writings about slavery teach us today.

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Slideshow: A Timeline of the Life of Frederick Law Olmsted

Olmsted was more than the founder of American landscape architecture. He was an author, public servant and anti-slavery advocate, too. See the seminal moments of his extraordinary life.

Conservation & Advocacy

National Trust Preservation Funds: Guidelines & Eligibility

A small grant at the right time can go a long way and is often the catalyst that inspires a community to take action on a preservation project. Grants generally start at $2,500 and range up to $5,000. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. The selection process is very competitive.

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In Memoriam— Marshall Webb

Olmsted 200 is saddened by the loss of Marshall Webb.

Spotlight on…the U.S. Capitol Grounds

Dive into Frederick Law Olmsted's design of the U.S. Capitol Grounds in Washington, D.C.

Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm

The Olmsted Brothers at The Broadmoor

The Olmsted family's influence extends to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, where "The West" begins, with The Broadmoor. The Olmsted Brothers designed the grounds of the iconic resort.

Olmsted & the Olmsted Firm

Spotlighting Morrill’s Role in the Capitol Grounds

This blog highlights the connection between Frederick Law Olmsted and Justin Smith Morrill.

Olmsted Insider Newsletter

Olmsted Insider: July 2022

Olmsted 200 is proud to share that Frederick Law Olmsted is now an honorary member of the Association of University Architects. At the association’s recent meeting, attendees voted to approve FLO’s admission to the exclusive group, noting his significant contributions to campus planning and his “democratic impulses” in higher education.

Olmsted’s Three Visions for Jackson Park

Stretching along Chicago’s south lakefront, Jackson Park is the work of visionary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who created the greenspace on three separate occasions in Chicago history.

Olmsted Insider Newsletter

Olmsted Insider: June 2022

We're declaring this summer The Summer of Olmsted— and kicking it off with a trip to the Midwest!

NAOP To Receive Prestigious Medal from American Society of Landscape Architects

NAOP is among the 2022 Honors Recipients announced by the American Society of Landscape Architects on Tuesday. NAOP will receive the Olmsted Medal.

Recap: Olmsted Bicentennial Gala

As the managing partner of Olmsted 200, the National Association for Olmsted Parks hosted a gala in Chicago in honor to #CelebrateOlmsted. The drew nearly 100 partners, supporters, and scholars from across the country.