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Celebrating Black History Month | Marie Clark Taylor

Celebrating Black History Month | Marie Clark Taylor

Marie Clark Taylor (1911-1990) Marie Clark Taylor was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D in botany from Fordham University. She also served as the department head at Howard University for many years. During her career, Taylor created science institutes...
Dec. 18-23: The Garden closes at 4 p.m., last admission at 2:30 p.m., and re-opens to Luminaria ticket holders at 5:30 p.m. 
The Garden closes at Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. for Christmas Eve and is closed for Christmas Day, Dec. 25