Frederick Law Olmsted: Landscapes for the Public Good is a downloadable exhibit with 23 panels of vivid photos and drawings. The exhibit explores the many facets of Olmsted’s life and legacy, highlighting some of his most well-known projects like the U.S. Capitol Grounds in Washington and Central Park in New York City.

Curated by Dr. Caroline Mesrobian Hickman of the University of Maryland and in conjunction with the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, the exhibit is an exciting resource in Olmsted 200’s repository. In celebration of Frederick Law Olmsted’s bicentennial, ASLA chapters are encouraged to display the exhibit— either physically or digitally— within their communities.

 

To increase access, the exhibit is available in both English and Spanish and is available free of charge at www.olmsted200exhibit.com. (To download, please create an account, share your intended use, and then check your email for a download link). The only costs associated with the exhibit are printing and mounting.


Organizations may choose to showcase only a handful of panels or the complete set. There is also the opportunity to add panels. For more information, contact: info@olmsted-200.org.

To learn more about the exhibit, please visit the Olmsted 200 website by clicking here and here. You can also check out a Q&A with exhibit curator Caroline Hickman by clicking here.
In the D.C. area? Exhibit panels will be displayed at the National Association for Olmsted Parks’ upcoming conference at the Capitol Visitor Center on September 9. The Olmsteds’ Conservation Legacy will be followed by tours of the Capitol Grounds. Register here for free!

Learn more about Olmsted 200 by visiting our Linktree page.