American History Talk with Dr. Lizzie Rogers
We are pleased to announce Dr. Lizzie Rogers; our Curator is back this 2026 season to host her second series of history talks at Bowood House & Gardens.
During her research into the family history, she will be discussing the significant relationships in politics Lord Shelburne had with America during its turbulent history in the run up to the Declaration of Independence over 250 years ago.
Our exhibition “1776: Secrets, Spies and the American Revolution”, will be discussed in greater depth bringing to life the stories and hidden history of this fascinating period. Discover how the Americans and British used ingenious methods to carry secret messages, from using invisible ink to hiding notes in unsuspecting places. It will finish with the Treaty of Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on Lord Shelburne's career.
Friday 3rd July & Saturday 19th September 2026
- 11:00 - 12:15
Come and join Dr. Lizzie Rogers for the talk and then spend the afternoon wandering around Bowood House & Gardens at your leisure. Talk tickets can only be purchased in conjunction with a day ticket.
Itinerary:
By 10:45 Guest arrival at Admissions and walk to the Gardeners' Bothy
11:00 – 11:05 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
11:05 – 12:15 American History Talk with Dr. Lizzie Rogers
12:15 Talk ends, guests free to wander Bowood House & Gardens
General Prices:
Adult (17+): £8.50 per person
Senior (60+): £7.50 per person
Season Ticket Holder Prices:
Adult (17+): £7.50 per person
Senior (60+): £6.50 per person
Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The talk will take place in the Gardeners' Bothy inside the grounds of House & Gardens.
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
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We are pleased to announce Dr. Lizzie Rogers; our Curator is back this 2026 season to host her second series of history talks at Bowood House & Gardens.
During her research into the family history, she will be discussing the significant relationships in politics Lord Shelburne had with America during its turbulent history in the run up to the Declaration of Independence over 250 years ago.
Our exhibition “1776: Secrets, Spies and the American Revolution”, will be discussed in greater depth bringing to life the stories and hidden history of this fascinating period. Discover how the Americans and British used ingenious methods to carry secret messages, from using invisible ink to hiding notes in unsuspecting places. It will finish with the Treaty of Paris, and the impact of the Revolution on Lord Shelburne's career.
Friday 3rd July & Saturday 19th September 2026
- 11:00 - 12:15
Come and join Dr. Lizzie Rogers for the talk and then spend the afternoon wandering around Bowood House & Gardens at your leisure. Talk tickets can only be purchased in conjunction with a day ticket.
Itinerary:
By 10:45 Guest arrival at Admissions and walk to the Gardeners' Bothy
11:00 – 11:05 Bowood Introduction/Welcome
11:05 – 12:15 American History Talk with Dr. Lizzie Rogers
12:15 Talk ends, guests free to wander Bowood House & Gardens
General Prices:
Adult (17+): £8.50 per person
Senior (60+): £7.50 per person
Season Ticket Holder Prices:
Adult (17+): £7.50 per person
Senior (60+): £6.50 per person
Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The talk will take place in the Gardeners' Bothy inside the grounds of House & Gardens.
Season Ticket Holders should purchase their tickets from the Members Ticket Area.
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