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Past Event

Past Event

Members-Only Lecture: The Story of Restoring Lilly House and Rapp Family Ravine Garden with Mark Zelonis

Join Mark Zelonis, former Ruth Lilly Deputy Director of Environmental & Historic Preservation, to learn about his work overseeing the monumental restoration project of Lilly House and the Rapp Family Ravine Garden in the late 90s/early 2000s. Learn about the challenges faced in maintaining historical integrity, see never-before-seen photographs, and discover the meticulous work involved in restoring the historic home and landscape. 

After the lecture, head outside to Lilly House and see what's blooming in the Rapp Family Ravine Garden.  

DeBoest Lecture Hall

Advance tickets required

Members-Only

Free for Members

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Indianapolis Museum of Art & The Garden

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday – 10 AM–5 PM

Thursday–Saturday – 10 AM–8 PM

The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park

Everyday – Dawn–Dusk

Miller House and Garden (Columbus, IN)

Sunday–Monday – Closed

Tuesday–Saturday – 10 AM–4 PM

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