Membership
We accomplish our goals through
the efforts of our members, who currently number about 60 men
and women from Manchester and neighboring towns. The club
was established in October of 1926 and has a rich history
of community involvement. For annual dues of $40.00 per year, members receive:
Guests are invited to become members after attending two
of our regular meetings. Please check our
meeting calendar and join us for
an informative and entertaining evening. Contact MGC at
info@manchestergardenclubs.org if you would like to
learn more and visit us on
Facebook. HISTORY
The roaring twenties saw Manchester as a community in resurgence. With the arrival of new businesses and banks in town, new homes were popping up all over town. And with those homes an interest in gardening began to be embraced by Manchester society. Supported by the continued interest in the U.S. in horticultural specimens, these garden enthusiasts began to meet (and compete!) in order to share specimens, ideas and passions. When the gavel strike opened the first meeting, there were just a few members, mostly men at the time. The influence of the Manchester Garden Club grew, and with the support of local celebrities, became known statewide. During the presidency of William E. Buckley (noted author and gardener) it was not unusual to see the likes of Katherine Hepburn motoring through town on the way to the Buckley estate to meet and be tutored by Dr. Buckley. During and after World War II, the membership shifted to include mostly women, and remained that way until the past few years. Highlights from our first 90 years. Manchester Garden Club 1926-2016
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