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Peter Rabbit (the American version) loved his briar patch, as did his creator, Thornton W. Burgess. Burgess, a native of nearby Sandwich, was a naturalist as well as a storyteller, and the Burgess Society runs this... More »
Peter Rabbit (the American version) loved his briar patch, as did his creator, Thornton W. Burgess. Burgess, a native of nearby Sandwich, was a naturalist as well as a storyteller, and the Burgess Society runs this center adjacent to the 57-acre briar patch in his memory. There are nature trails, a wildflower garden, a host of programs, the Robert S. Swain Natural History Library, and a jam kitchen and gift shop. Admission by donation The Thorton W Burgess Museum , filled with Peter Rabbit memorabilia, is three miles to the west, in Sandwich.
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Open Hours: 10am-5pm Tue-Sat, Jan-Mar; 10am-4pm Mon-Sat Apr-Dec; 1-4pm Sun
Contact: +1 508 888 6870
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