The Sherman Library & Gardens has been deeply rooted in Orange County for over half of a century, serving the community as a sanctuary and educational beacon of horticulture, history, and art. Founded in 1966 by Arnold Haskell, and named for his friend and mentor, Moses Hazeltine Sherman, this iconic institution serves as a guardian of regional history and artifacts, a living library of plants both native and exotic, and a conservator of artistic works influenced by and produced in the Pacific Southwest.
The Sherman Library & Gardens has been deeply rooted in Orange County for over half of a century, serving the community as a sanctuary and educational beacon of horticulture, history, and art. Founded in 1966 by Arnold Haskell, and named for his friend and mentor, Moses Hazeltine Sherman, this iconic institution serves as a guardian of regional history and artifacts, a living library of plants both native and exotic, and a conservator of artistic works influenced by and produced in the Pacific Southwest.