by Theresa Bramblett | Jun 1, 2009 | Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Heritage Preservation collaboratively support Montgomery Botanical Center through the Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). Montgomery Botanical Center was one of 100 museums in 39 states to receive this...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jan 12, 2009 | Grants
The Villagers have generously funded various restoration projects for Montgomery Botanical Center’s 1930s buildings. The latest grant will help restore the walls of the Arthur Montgomery Guest House. Designed by architect Robert Fitch Smith and completed circa...
by Theresa Bramblett | Apr 15, 2008 | Grants
With a very generous gift from Jeff Shimonski, the Paul Drummond Fund continues to grow. Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC) has earmarked this fund for palm conservation work via expeditionary fieldwork to collect palm germplasm. The Fund honors the life and work of...
by Theresa Bramblett | Dec 31, 2007 | Grants
Designed by architect Robert Fitch Smith and completed circa 1934, the Arthur Montgomery Guesthouse is experiencing the effects of over 70 years of use; exposure to south Florida moisture has affected the subflooring of the structure. Generous funding from The...
by Theresa Bramblett | Oct 1, 2007 | Grants
With a very generous gift from Jeff Shimonski, the Paul Drummond Fund has been established at Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC). The Fund honors the life and work of Paul Drummond, past president of the International Palm Society and lifelong palm enthusiast....
by Theresa Bramblett | Sep 28, 2007 | Grants
Recently, Montgomery Botanical Center (MBC) was able to upgrade its equipment fleet with significant in-kind support from Nick Kelly and Kelly Tractor. The Caterpillar 420DIT (pictured in front of the Loyd G. Kelly Spindle Palm Grove) is an ideal machine for...
