The Mount: A Celebration and Tribute to Edith Wharton
Posted by Charity Watcher on Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Edith Wharton is a woman beyond her time - she broke society’s rules about women being tied to the hearth and home by becoming one of America’s greatest writers. She is the author of numerous works of fiction, such as The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth, as well as authoritative works on interior design, travel, and architecture. She is also the first female awarded for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, among other honors in the literary world.
Today, Wharton’s legacy is celebrated in The Mount, a historical site and cultural center dedicated to her memory and works. The Mount itself was designed and built by Wharton in 1902 with the current property now encompassing Wharton’s beautiful main house and terrace as well as the greenhouse, gatehouse and stable surrounded by formal gardens and woodlands. As one of the few National Historic Landmark dedicated to great American women, the Mount is also unique in that it is the only monument of its kind in the United States (i.e., one and only Edith Wharton memorial).
Located in Lenox, Massachusetts, the historical site is operated and maintained by the non-profit organization, the Edith Wharton Restoration, Inc. founded in 1980. By implementing a wide range of programs and projects, the organization celebrates the artistic, literary and humanitarian legacy of its namesake for present and future generations. The Edith Wharton Restoration also preserves the good condition of The Mount not only as the country home of Wharton but, more importantly, as a National Historic Landmark.
As a cultural venue, The Mount offers year-round activities including lectures, workshops, theater shows, and musical performances, among other educational programs. These activities are usually conducted in partnership with other institutions, thus, strengthening its influence in the community.
The Mount also conducts regional outreach programs for students with the aim of educating young people about Wharton and her works. The cultural venue itself hosts over 40,000 visitors annually.
Today, Wharton’s legacy is celebrated in The Mount, a historical site and cultural center dedicated to her memory and works. The Mount itself was designed and built by Wharton in 1902 with the current property now encompassing Wharton’s beautiful main house and terrace as well as the greenhouse, gatehouse and stable surrounded by formal gardens and woodlands. As one of the few National Historic Landmark dedicated to great American women, the Mount is also unique in that it is the only monument of its kind in the United States (i.e., one and only Edith Wharton memorial).
Located in Lenox, Massachusetts, the historical site is operated and maintained by the non-profit organization, the Edith Wharton Restoration, Inc. founded in 1980. By implementing a wide range of programs and projects, the organization celebrates the artistic, literary and humanitarian legacy of its namesake for present and future generations. The Edith Wharton Restoration also preserves the good condition of The Mount not only as the country home of Wharton but, more importantly, as a National Historic Landmark.
As a cultural venue, The Mount offers year-round activities including lectures, workshops, theater shows, and musical performances, among other educational programs. These activities are usually conducted in partnership with other institutions, thus, strengthening its influence in the community.
The Mount also conducts regional outreach programs for students with the aim of educating young people about Wharton and her works. The cultural venue itself hosts over 40,000 visitors annually.
