The Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden is a historical

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and visitor center located in

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. It was created in 1976 to recognize and honor the 200th anniversary of the

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(its

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). The garden features a man-made circulating stream, a wedding gazebo, and a variety of artistic and historical sculptures. Throughout, many different plants and shrubs decorate the landscape including annuals,

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, flowering trees, and

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trees.
Greensboro Beautiful
is a non-profit organization that raises funds for the garden, while th
Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department
oversees the events offered.

Events

The

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on garden grounds is a popular site for

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s and other events. Located in the center of the Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, the gazebo can accommodate up to 100 people. On August 17, 2010, roughly $8,000 dollars worth of

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roofing was stolen from the gazebo and

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. The theft was discovered the following morning at 7:30 by garden staff.

Gallery

References

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