Frederick Law Olmsted NHS

The Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site was established in 1966 to preserve the home and workshop of Frederick Law Olmsted, who is considered to be the founder of American landscape architecture. Olmsted's work had a profound impact on the development of public parks across the United States. He is also credited with creating the first suburban residential community in America. The site includes Olmsted's home, office, and gardens, as well as a museum that chronicles his life and work. Visitors can also take walks through some of the landscapes that Olmsted designed, including the famed Emerald Necklace park system in Boston.