The mission of the WWPL is to promote an understanding of the complexity of the life and times of President Woodrow Wilson, his impact on the world, his relevance today and for the future. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum seeks to increase the understanding of the life and legacy of the 28th President through the presentation of innovative and informative exhibitions, programs, archives, tours and other initiatives.
Description
When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Where: In-person in our Archives and Research building or online via ZOOM.
This is a free event, though donations are greatly appreciated to support our mission and to continue to bring you educational programming.
For nearly a century, the Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) has been quietly transforming history. Since its first restoration project in 1929, the organization has helped preserve and revitalize more than 50 historic, publicly accessible gardens across the state — including the grounds of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library, a national treasure.
Join Restoration Committee chairman Deneen Brannock on March 26th for a look at the GCV's celebrated Landscape Restoration program, from its early beginnings to the projects shaping its future. The discussion will trace the program's origins and landmark work at sites like WWPL, then turn to what's ahead: a garden revitalization at the Kent-Valentine House in Richmond and the reestablishment of the Governor's Palace Bowling Green at Colonial Williamsburg.
About the Speaker
Deneen Brannock is the current chair of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Restoration Committee and a member of the GCV board of directors. She joined the committee in 2021 and served on the search committee that hired Nelson Byrd Woltz as the organization's new landscape architect. Deneen has worked in the historic preservation field, both as a professional and a volunteer, for more than 30 years, helping sites and communities preserve and revitalize Virginia's cherished historic resources. She is a former executive director of Historic Staunton Foundation and employee of Frazier Associates, and currently works with Commonwealth Preservation Group. Deneen is a member of the Augusta Garden Club and lives in Staunton with her husband, Boyce, and dog, Rogue.
Date & Time
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM