First Ladies Garden
Welcome
In 2013, the First Ladies Garden was approved by the Harding Board of Trustees as a tribute to Leah Burks and to the other four women who graciously served the University in the capacity of First Lady.
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About the Gardens
There are five distinctive gardens reflecting their favorite plants and their love for gardening. In every family, there is a
"First Lady", a woman who sacrificed for her children to have the opportunity to have a Christian education at Harding. This garden is full of tributes to mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law and Women for Harding.
In addition to honoring women, the Walls of Honor to recognize parents, grandparents, grandchildren and graduates. The garden provides a green space where people can reflect on the stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to honor God and their families.
The brick corridor which connects the front of campus to Legacy Park is named the Neale and Treva Pryor Legacy Walk in honor of two of Harding’s most beloved icons. During Homecoming, the first phase of the garden will be dedicated.
