Rhododendron Festival, May 17 - 25
Rhododendron Festival kicks off on Saturday. Heritage is transformed by a sea of color, scent and variety as the rhodies, azaleas and other early flowering trees perform at their peak. Programs include:
  • Take a Behind the Scenes Greenhouse Tour on May 18 and May 25
                                     
  • Learn Everything You Need to Know About Rhododendron Care on May 20 and May 25.  
                 
  • Rhododendron Redux with Expert John Delano 
                           
  • A Rhododendron Propagation Workshop on May 23 and May 24
        
  • Free with admission: Daily 30 minute docent-led walking tours are available at 11am and 2pm.    

Online pre-registration is recommended as workshops and demonstrations have limited capacities. 

Upcoming Events

  • Big Bugs Bash - May 31 - Celebrate bugs with the whole family. David George Gordon, The Bug Chef, offers tastings of his culinary critter creations. Big Bugs artist David Rogers will be on hand. Go on an Insect Safari, make bug projects and dance the day away at the Bug Ball.
     
  • Behind the Scenes Auto Tour, June 14 - Take a tour of Heritage's auto collection in storage with Director of Collections & Exhibitions, Jennifer Madden. Learn fun facts & what goes into maintaining these classic cars. 
     
  • Heritage Heyday - June 15 - Celebrate Heritage's 45th Anniversary and the Town of Sandwich's 375th Anniversary with musical performances, lawn games and more. Free admission for Sandwich residents. In celebration of Father's Day, all dads admitted free. 
           
  • Under the Hood: The World of Auto Auctions - June 16 - Join Wayne Carini, John Kraman, and Bill Stephens for a fascinating look into the world of collector car auctions.  

  • One Day University returns on Sunday, August 17 with talks on Shakespeare, Mozart, and Political Polling from three of the nation's top college professors. Enrollment is just $159. Limited Time Offer: Use promo code heritage and receive a special price of $119. Enroll now!

Save time and buy your tickets to programs online through the Program Calendar. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as programs can fill up quickly! 

Meet the Heritage Team 

Meet Heritage's original team member: Charles Owen Dexter, who bought the Heritage property, then known as Shawme Farm, in 1921. Beginning in 1921, Mr. Dexter began his work hybridizing plants. As one of the first East Coast gardeners to start a massive rhododendron breeding program, he raised thousands of plants at Heritage, including his world famous Dexter Rhododendrons, which includes the popular Scintillation.  

Heritage Online Specials 

You can now save time and purchase your admission tickets to Heritage online. Now through June 30, purchase your admission tickets online, then show your ticket at The Shop at Heritage and receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more!
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