WBM FILE PHOTOS 83 architects, the garden houses an abundance of botanical beauties. The gardens are open to the public and free of charge (a fee applies to visit the house museum). Visit www.burgwinwrighthouse.com for more details. LATIMER HOUSE The Latimer House Victorian era Italianate-style gardens, enclosed in original stucco and lace-brick walls, have been planted with flora authentic to the mid-1800s time period during which the home was built. The Latimer House also serves as the headquarters for the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Tours and reservations can be purchased online in advance at www.hslcf.org BELLAMY MANSION Walk the oyster-shell paths through the Victorian garden shaded by 150-year-old magnolia trees. The mansion’s original gardens were planted upon completion of the home’s construction in 1861. When the mansion was restored in 1992, the gardens were recreated to replicate their original mid-1800s appearance, including native plants such as camellias, cheddar pinks, daylilies and crape myrtles. For more information about events and programs visit www.bellamymansion.org www.wrightsvillebeachmagazine.com WBM
October 2014
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