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Olmsted and Friends: Meet Betsy Shure Gross

Meet Betsy Shure Gross, a member of our Olmsted 200 Honorary Committee!

Beauty in Riverside, IL

Benjamin Sells served as Riverside's village president for nearly a decade. During his tenure, he was guided by Olmsted's interest in the beauty and soul of a place.

My Walks with Olmsted

University at Buffalo professor Adam Rome reflects on his walks through Olmsted's Delaware Park and his audio course— The Enduring Genius of Frederick Law Olmsted— on Audible.

A Humanities Class in Boston Explores Olmsted and His Legacy

Wentworth Institute of Technology recently marked Frederick Law Olmsted’s 200th birthday by launching a multidisciplinary humanities elective exploring his achievements, motivations, and legacy.

Discovering Olmsted Jr.

David Holden recounts his experiences learning about Olmsted Jr.'s influence in Baltimore and launching the Friends of Maryland’s Olmsted Parks and Landscapes.

The “Frederick Law Olmsted on Staten Island Discovery Map”

The Friends of Olmsted-Beil House (FOBH) debuts a map project illustrating many of Olmsted's Staten Island locations.

Eagle Scout honors Olmsted with service project

Lora Panepinto of Scouts BSA Troop 222 reflects on completing her BSA Eagle Scout Service Project at Olmsted-Beil House Park.

Girl Scout Daisy Troop 60140 Celebrates Olmsted 200

Daisy Troop 60140 celebrated Olmsted 200 by learning about FLO. Plus, Girl Scouts of Western New York announces "Celebrating Olmsted: Parks for all People" patch!

Fortuitous Connections to Frederick Law Olmsted

One man’s effort to relocate a colonial era home to Savannah, GA led his family to uncover connections to Frederick Law Olmsted.