Established circa 1728, Bartram's Garden is the oldest surviving botanic garden in North America. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Located on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, it covers 46 acres and includes a historic botanical garden and arboretum. The Garden's encompasses the Bartram family home, several outbuildings, a cider press, and trails that wind through woods and meadows and along the river.