Día de los Muertos Celebration

Scott Arboretum & Gardens has adapted the traditional ofrenda to honor and remember the lives of those who have contributed to the gardens. The altar includes photos and names of our founders, staff members, volunteers and donors. This year we are dedicating the altar to Maralyn Gillespie ’49, an avid supporter of the Arboretum and longtime greenhouse volunteer. Join us in honoring their memory and celebrate this tradition with poems from the Swarthmore College Spanish department, great reads from Swarthmore College Libraries, and performance by Citlali de Mexico folk dance group. Schedule: 4:30 to 6 pm – Scott Arboretum & Gardens ofrenda on display 4:30 to 6 pm – Swarthmore College Libraries Pop-up book display 4:45 pm – Welcome and Dedication of ofrenda 5:10 pm – Swarthmore College Spanish Department students recite poems 5:20 pm – performance by Citlali de Mexico folk dance group The ofrenda will be on display and available for viewing after the celebration. See the schedule for exact dates and times here.