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Tour of Olmsted Brothers’ Landscape Design Being Restored at East End

Sat, Aug 22, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM
1109 Equestrian Ave, Fishers Island, NY 06390

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Join RoAnn Costin and William (Ned) Friedman, Director of Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum, for a tour of her property, Rose Nest, which she is restoring to the original Olmsted Brothers landscape design. Reception to follow. Please register to secure a spot!
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