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Discover the stories of the indentured servants and Black enslaved people whose labour, resilience, and ingenuity were essential to creating, tending, and harvesting these gardens. Please note: Not [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>A Journey Through Time and Resilience<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Exciting News for History Enthusiasts and Families!<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Step into the 18th century and explore the rich tapestry of our past at Madeleine's Garden, part of the Roma at Three Rivers National Historic Site. 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Perfect for families, history buffs, and garden lovers alike, Madeleine's Garden brings history to life through interactive and captivating activities!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Walk Through History<\/strong> \u2013 Stroll through the Heritage Garden inspired by the grand gardens of Versailles and learn about the French influence on colonial gardening.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Meet Madeleine<\/strong> \u2013 Hear the moving story of Madeleine, a representative of the enslaved women who tended these gardens, and gain a deeper understanding of their lives and contributions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Foraging Walk<\/strong> \u2013 Join us on a foraging walk through Roma's Heritage Trails, where you'll discover the edible treasures that sustained the community.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Garden Challenges<\/strong> \u2013 Learn about the innovative gardening techniques used to overcome the harsh climate and poor soil conditions of Roma at Three Rivers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Hands-On Activities<\/strong> \u2013 Participate in engaging activities such as herb planting and soil enhancement demonstrations that showcase the ingenuity of 18th-century gardeners.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>When?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Join us this summer for daily guided tours and special weekend workshops! 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