Kilgore-Lewis House

The Kilgore-Lewis House is a historical place in Greenville, SC, located at 560 N Academy St. It shares its physical address with the Greenville Council of Garden Clubs, which uses the location for both mailing and physical correspondence. The house is open most Wednesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., with holiday closings available on the homepage.

The organization hosts the Environmental Studies School, which has utilized professional instructors since its founding in 1958. The curriculum consists of four courses covering subjects ranging from landscape design history to landscape architecture in the year 2000 and beyond. The mission is to teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect, and conserve the living earth. Courses encourage action for sustainable development and appreciation for the interrelation of all natural things, with particular emphasis on land conservation, water conservation, and air quality. The program aims to produce a citizenry knowledgeable concerning the biophysical environment and its associated problems, aware of how to help solve these problems, and motivated to work toward their solution. Optional programs include conferences, symposia, and tours.

The group also promotes Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitats through the SC Wildlife Federation. Paris Mountain Community in Greenville became the first community in Greenville County to certify as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. A team of six members from the Mountainside Garden Club worked since October 2020 toward this goal, collaborating with Paris Mountain State Park and the local neighborhood. Projects included distributing 12 nesting boxes for the Prothonotary Warbler, an endangered species in SC, and planting a native plant garden at Paris Mountain State Park. This garden was created with the Native Plant Society, Earth Design Landscape Architect Rick Huffman, and Park Ranger Cathy Taylor. The program partners with communities to become healthier, greener, and more wildlife-friendly by promoting native trees and plants.

The Kilgore-Lewis House is situated on N Academy St, near the American Legion War Museum and the Greenville Municipal Court, both about 0.2 miles away.

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