by Theresa Bramblett | Sep 18, 2014 | Grants
Montgomery Botanical Center just received an award to study Mission Based Collections Planning. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services[MA-30-14-0123-14]. The grant will fund research to develop a plan for managing MBC’s...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jun 30, 2013 | Grants
Last year, The Villagers awarded MBC a grant to support the restoration of the rear arched door at Nell’s House. The door frames the view down the allée to Royal Lake. Constructed in 1932, the original door warped and was no longer keeping out the elements. The new...
by Theresa Bramblett | Nov 1, 2012 | Grants, News
The Montgomery Board, Members, and supporters gathered on the evening of November 1st to honor the family of Charles and Dorothy Sacher, who generously funded the restoration of the 1932 Montgomery Greenhouse. The original greenhouse was built for Colonel Montgomery...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 23, 2012 | Grants
The U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded Montgomery Botanical Center a generous federal grant to support collections stewardship. This grant will fund research to develop a plan for managing MBC’s population-based collection of cycads, a group...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jun 1, 2012 | Grants
Montgomery was recently awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation. The grant will provide modern environmental controls for living plants to further enhance MBC’s collection for the scientific community. Quoting from the NSF’s evaluation: “This is one of the...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jan 31, 2012 | Grants
The Villagers awarded MBC a grant to support the restoration of the iconic entrance to Nell’s House. Many early photos and videos were taken using the door as a backdrop. Constructed in 1932, the wrought iron door was intended as a symbol of Montgomery’s love...