Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 9:30 – 12:00
Place: Heritage Museums & Gardens
Heald Center (inside the J.K. Lilly III Automobile Gallery)
67 Grove Street
Sandwich, MA
Schedule as follows:
9:30-10:00 Social time and refreshments
10:00-11:15 Welcome remarks from Anne Scott-Putney, President & CEO of Heritage Museum & Gardens
The Dexter Rhododendron Collection: Past, Present, and Future; Lillian Borbas, Curator of Rhododendrons
11:15-11:30 Break, refreshments
11:30-noon CCHS business
Speaker: Lillian Borbas Curator of Rhododendrons at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Topic: Discover a century of rhododendron history at Heritage Museums & Gardens. Join Heritage’s Curator of Rhododendrons, Lillian Borbas, for an exploration of the legacy of renowned rhododendron hybridizer Charles O. Dexter, who once lived and worked on the grounds that now make up Heritage. Gorgeous images illustrate the beauty and innovation behind some of Dexter’s remarkable hybrids. Hear stories about the dedication of enthusiasts who studied Dexter’s work and carried it forward after his passing. Learn about efforts since Heritage’s founding to expand its living collections from just 18 Dexter hybrids in 1970 to over 170 today.
Bring a friend who would like to learn more about The Cape Cod Hydrangea Society.