Record #:

43045

Author(s):

Chester-Davis, Leah

Abstract:

"A visit to Wilmington Is packed with possibilities. among them, nearby Wrightsville Beach, the charming Riverwalk, a wide range of restaurants and shops and two must see gardens: Arlie and the Arboretum of New Hanover County."

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 53 Issue 8, August 2021, p16-18

Subject(s):

Gardens--Wilmington; Airlie Gardens (Wilmington); Arboretum of New Hanover County

Record #:

38274

Author(s):

Gerard, Jill

Abstract:

The house originally owned by Sarah Green Jones and Pembroke Jones and its gardens have served many purposes for former owners and the community. It has weathered storms, entertained locals, hosted the Azalea Festival, and provided healing for the battle-scarred youngest son of the Corbett family, who moved in the house in 1948. Though the house is gone, its gardens is very much present. Now a popular visitation spot for people of all ages, Airlie Gardens offers live music, bird walks, and educational programs for schoolchildren throughout the year.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 79 Issue 9, Feb 2012, p170-172, 174-176 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Airlie Gardens (Wilmington); Jones, Pembroke, 1858-1919; Jones, Sarah Wharton Green, 1859-1943; Wilmington; Gardens; Evans, Minnie, 1892-1987; Azalea Festival (Wilmington); Hurricane Hazel, 1954; Bottle Chapel--Airlie Gardens--Wilmington; Birds

Record #:

16559

Author(s):

Leggett, Carroll

Abstract:

Airlie Gardens is a virtual paradise of almost 70 acres owned and operated by New Hanover County, on the eastern edge of Wilmington on Bradley Creek. It boosts 100,000 azaleas and some 50,000 camellias, and now a new butterfly house.

Source:

Metro Magazine (NoCar F 264 R1 M48), Vol. 11 Issue 6, July 2010, p78-79, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Butterflies; Airlie Gardens (Wilmington)

Record #:

4619

Author(s):

Grattafiori, Linda C.

Abstract:

Airlie Gardens in Wilmington passed through several owners, and each added his special touch. Once visited only by the social elite, the gardens opened to the public when W.A. Corbett purchased them in 1947. Home to the 150-year-old Airlie live oak and other Southern flora, Airlie Gardens almost fell prey to developers. They were saved through the efforts of C. Bruce Williams, who helped the New Hanover County Commissioners purchase them from the Corbett family in 1999 for $10.5 million. The gardens are currently under restoration.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 66 Issue 11, Apr 1999, p56-60, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Airlie Gardens (Wilmington); Historic gardens--Wilmington

Record #:

15870

Author(s):

Iden, Susan

Abstract:

Iden describes Airlie Gardens in Wilmington which are regarded by many as the most beautiful area to be found anywhere in North Carolina. The gardens are home to the 150-year-old Airlie live oak and other Southern flora.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 3 Issue 40, Feb 1936, p3, 21-22, il

Subject(s):

Airlie Gardens (Wilmington)