Milton Historical Society Annual Dinner to feature Frederick Law Olmstead

Screen Shot 2015-05-05 at 8.25.43 AMCelebrate the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted at the Milton Historical Society’s annual dinner on Thursday May 21, 2015, at the Neighborhood Club of Quincy, 27 Glendale Road, Quincy.

Frederick Law Olmsted was a pioneer in the field of landscape architecture who understood the concepts of vistas and how people interact with nature. The Emerald Necklace, which includes Franklin Park, the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and the Fenway, is his legacy to us in Boston.  Gerry Wright has researched, written, and produced a one-man show honoring the life of Olmsted which he will present at the Annual Dinner.

Social hour starts at 6 PM with dinner at 7 PM to be followed by the program. Reservations are required.  Menu choices are Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breast or Baked Scrod.

Cost is $40.00 for Milton Historical Society members and $45 for non-members. Make checks payable to the Milton Historical Society and mail to us at 1370 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Eleanor at 617-696-4115 or email cps66@comcast.net

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