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All Hallows Guild Washington National Cathedral All Hallows Guild was formed in 1916 by Florence Brown Bratenahl, wife of the Dean of the Cathedral, to provide for "the care and beautification of the cathedral close." The Guild's name hallows the land on which the cathedral was built, the life of Bishop Satterlee, and gifts in memory of loved ones. In the intervening years volunteers have worked with the Horticulture and Grounds staff as caretakers and stewards of these 59 acres. Funds derived from memberships, memorials, the Flower Mart, the Herb Cottage, and Tour and Tea Programs enable the Guild to carry on Frederic Law Olmsted Jr.'s remarkable vision of a haven of peace and refreshment in the midst of the Capital City. Flower Mart 2008 Marking its sixty-ninth anniversary at Washington National Cathedral, Flower Mart 2008 salutes the Republic of South Africa and The Cathedral’s Centennial. Now hailed as Washington’s premiere spring event, the popular Flower Mart began modestlyand with great hope-when All Hallows Guild created a festive marketplace on the soaring Pilgrim Steps on the South side of the Cathedral in 1939. That day hundreds of people thronged the steps, now dotted with canvas-covered booths, each overflowing with plants, herbs and flowers. Every year since, there have been new and additional attractions. In 1954 the Flower Mart began the now traditional annual salute to another country adding the flavor of a different culture to all activities. Ambassadors, First Ladies, Senator’s wives, theater luminaries and other notables have sparked the festival with their presence. Today, an abundance of flowers and plants in boxes, pots, and hanging baskets are available. A century-old carousel twirls gleeful children each day. There is an organ grinder, numerous vendors for foods and boutique items, a Puppet Show, dancers & musicians and an extraordinary exhibit of “Flowers Around the World” within the Cathedral. A triumphant Opening Ceremony now starts festivities on the West Front steps as music, song and introductions welcome the public to the Cathedral’s spring family festival—the beloved and legendary Flower Mart, truly Washington’s premiere spring event.
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