Philadelphia Flower Show
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Marker Inscription
On this site in 1829, the Pa. Horticultural Society hosted its first flower show, the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event. Here the American public was introduced to the poinsettia and the chrysanthemum. It re-mains one of the top such events in the world.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
In 1829 the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society staged its first flower show here, launching what would become the nation's largest and longest-running horticultural event. It was on this stage that American audiences first met now-familiar plants like the poinsettia and the chrysanthemum. Nearly two centuries on, the show remains a fixture among the world's great garden exhibitions.
Why it matters
The show reflects the 19th-century American passion for horticulture and public exhibition, and it shaped popular gardening tastes that endure in homes across the country today.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- Bridgette Mayernearby · 709 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Congress Hall0.1 mi away · Philadelphia, PA
- Liberty Bell Center0.2 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia
- Independence Hall0.2 mi away · 520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Old City Hall0.2 mi away · Philadelphia
- Philosophical Hall0.2 mi away · PA
Attractions
- Liberty Bell0.1 mi away · 526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- President's House0.2 mi away
- Second Bank of the United States0.3 mi away · 420 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Carpenters' Hall0.3 mi away · 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Benjamin Franklin Grave0.3 mi away
- Chinatown Friendship Gate0.3 mi away · 10th and Arch Street
Food & drink
- El Aztecanearby
- Park’s Salad Barnearby
- Lamberti Pizza & Marketnearby · 707 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Sakartvelonearby · 705 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Munchie’s Cafenearby · 728 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Don Barriganearby · 703 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- AKA Washington Square0.1 mi away · 834 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Morris House Hotel0.2 mi away · 225 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel0.3 mi away · 401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District0.4 mi away · 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City0.4 mi away · 1180 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA
- ROOST East Market0.4 mi away
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Related events
- · First Philadelphia Flower Show (1829)
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