American Horticultural Society To Celebrate 100th Anniversary At Gala

FORT HUNT, VA — The American Horticultural Society, a membership-based nonprofit that promotes sustainable gardening, will celebrate its 100th anniversary at a gala on Saturday.

The gala will be held at River Farm, 7931 E. Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The night will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing and live auction under a decorated tent with views of the Potomac River and the River Farm Grounds.

The gala costs $295 to attend and has additional sponsorship opportunities. Funds from the gala will support the American Horticultural Society's educational programs, horticulture projects nationwide, and the preservation of River Farm.

River Farm has been headquarters of the American Horticultural Society since 1973 after the nonprofit moved from the City of Alexandria. River Farm is historically the northernmost of George Washington’s five farms and attracts visitors due to its gardens and Potomac River views. Special events like weddings have also been hosted at River Farm.

River Farm had been put up for sale in late 2020, but the nonprofit's board could not come to an agreement on selling the property. The nonprofit announced in October 2021 it was no longer selling River Farm and would launch a fundraising campaign to support its long-term future.

If you can't attend the gala but would like to donate, visit ahsgardening.org.