Seeds of Heritage: The Moravian Roots of Old Salem’s Gardens
Sat., June 7, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm
$60
A Spring Garden Event to Benefit Belmont Mansion with
Eric Jackson, Director of Horticulture, Old Salem Museum & Gardens
June 7, 2025, the Leu Center for the Visual Arts on Belmont University’s campus will be the site of a Spring Garden Event. The afternoon begins with a talk on the horticultural history of Old Salem Museum and Gardens, followed by a tour of the Belmont Gardens and reception in the Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion.
Eric Jackson, Director of Horticulture at Old Salem Museum and Gardens will share the fascinating story of how the Moravians—renowned for their emphasis on education, natural history, and land stewardship—shaped the gardens, landscapes, and forests of Old Salem.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens honors this heritage through historic plant preservation, seed saving and horticulture education, bridging the past and present in meaningful and inspiring ways. Belmont Mansion is the 1853 home of Adelicia and Joseph Acklen, known throughout 19th century Tennessee for its stunning architecture and gardens.