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A Look Back
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Helen Hope Montgomery Scott |
Helen Hope Montgomery Scott was born in 1904 to a wealthy Philadelphia family. Mrs. Scott is perhaps best know as the inspiration for the character of Tracy Lord in Philip Barry's play, and the movie of the same name, "The Philadelphia Story." At her debut in 1922, she received four marriage proposals. She refused them all and in 1923 married Egdar Scott, an investment banker and heir to a railroad fortune. The couple entertained lavishly at the family's storied Main Line estate, Ardrossan, and rubbed elbows with such notables as Katharine Hepburn, Averill Harriman and Cole Porter, Joshephine Baker, Winston Churchill and the Duke of Windsor.
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Hope Montgomery Scott and the Duke of Marlborough, 1939 |
While Hope Montgomery Scott may have been the original "it" girl, here at Devon, she is known as a life long horsewoman and one of the driving forces behind the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.
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Hope Montgomery Scott, 1929 |
Mrs. Scott began riding as a child of four and continued to both show and hunt throughout her life. After World War II, she was elected the Chairman and Executive Director of the Devon Horse Show and remained so until her death in 1996 at the age of 90. Mrs. Scott was the heart and soul of Devon for over 40 years and her legacy at Devon remains strong to this day. Accomplishments of her tenure can be found throughout the grounds, and the "Helen Hope Mongomery Scott Perpetual Trophy" is awarded each year in honor of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Volunteer of the Year.
 | | Hope Montgomery Scott Jumping at Devon, 1940 |
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Become a Volunteer!
It's never too early to think about volunteering. The Devon Country Fair is one of the largest volunteer fundraising efforts in the country. Nearly 2000 volunteers come together each year in support of Bryn Mawr Hospital. If you would like to explore volunteer opportunities at Devon please click here.
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Wells Fargo:
Devon's New Presenting Sponsor
 The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is pleased to welcome Wells Fargo as the official Presenting Sponsor of the annual event to be held May 26 - June 5, 2011 at the historic grounds in Devon, Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo will also serve as the Title Sponsor of the very popular Grand Prix of Devon held Thursday, June 2nd. A special exhibition that evening will include the iconic Wells Fargo Stagecoach.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be the presenting sponsor of the Devon Horse Show," said Vince Liuzzi, Wells Fargo's Regional President for Greater Philadelphia/Delaware. "Wells Fargo values the history and traditions that make a community unique and as a world-class, internationally acclaimed event, the Devon Horse Show is in a class by itself. We look forward to partnering with the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair organization in presenting this much-loved event and supporting Bryn Mawr Hospital."
Devon Horse Show & Country Fair President, Wade McDevitt, said, "I cannot imagine a better partner/sponsor for Devon than Wells Fargo. Not only do they bring the sophistication and resources that are so important, but also the rich and storied history of a true heritage brand that is so complementary to our own legacy. We look forward to what I know will be a lasting and rewarding relationship with this wonderful organization. Thank you, Wells Fargo!"
Leonard King, Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Chairman added, "A world-class horse show, plus a world-class financial services company, spells nothing but success! The Horse Show & Country Fair is delighted with this opportunity and will work hard to make it mutually beneficial."
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Record Donation Made to Bryn Mawr Hospital
On December 3, 2010 the Board of Directors of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair made their annual contribution to Bryn Mawr Hospital on behalf of the volunteers who made the record donation possible. $370,000 was presented to hospital president Andrea Gilbert. The money will be used to fund the expansion of the hospitals Comprehensive Breast Center, the purchase of new imaging equipment and sponsor information packets for newly diagnosed patients.
 | | Leonard King, Andrea Gilbert, Mimi Killian, Sandy Shinners, Wade McDevitt and Dr. Thomas Frazier |
"The Devon Horse Show and Bryn Mawr Hospital have been so closely linked to improving the care of our community for so many years that to be named the recipient for this year is truly a great honor," said Thomas G. Frazier, MD, medical director of the Comprehensive Breast Center. "We will use the donation to not only expand our facility to serve more of the women throughout our region, but also to provide more personalized and efficient care. These monies will allow us to continue to be at the forefront of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment and we are truly grateful to the many volunteers at Devon for their support!" |
 The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair offers sponsorship opportunities at all levels. Rewards of sponsorship may include but are not limited to; advertising, marketing and promotion, entertainment packages and passes to multiple Devon events. sponsorship of Devon offers the opportunity to support an event that is vital to its local community and prestigious in the national equestrian community as well. If you are interested in learning more about sponsorship, please contact the Horse Show office at 610-964-0550
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Photos courtesy of:
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Archive
Meg Wiederseim |
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