Sarah p duke biography

In a space spanning 55 acres and featuring thousands of species of flowers and plants, the birth of Sarah P. Duke Gardens started in with the hope for a space on Duke’s campus for something simple: a flower garden.

That’s how Dr. Frederic Hanes pitched his idea to Sarah Pearson Angier Duke, who donated $20, that year to help create Duke’s famed attraction.

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Hanes, who was chair of Duke’s Medical School at the time, championed the effort because he wanted to beautify the campus while adding educational opportunities.

Duke Gardens Historical Highlights

Dr. Frederic Hanes secures founding gift from Sarah P. Duke, widow of Benjamin N. Duke

First garden of irises and other perennials planted

Official dedication of Sarah P.

Duke Gardens on April 21

Dedication of H.L. Blomquist Gardens of Native Plants

Asiatic Arboretum established

Doris Duke Center and Gardens dedicated

Dedication of the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden, an organic, sustainable food garden and pilot projec