Victory gardens were vegetable gardens planted during the world wars to ensure an adequate food supply for civilians and troops. Government agencies, private foundations, businesses, schools, and seed companies all worked together to provide land, instruction, and seeds for individuals and communities to grow food.

From California to Florida, Americans plowed backyards, vacant lots, parks, baseball fields, and schoolyards to set out gardens. Children and adults fertilized, planted, weeded, and watered to harvest an abundance of vegetables. Colorful posters and regular feature articles in newspapers and magazines helped to get the word out and encouraged people to stick with it!

Join the History Center and the National Museum of the American Sailor to learn more about the history and impact of Victory Gardens and have the opportunity to create your own "garden" to take home! Program recommended for ages 3-10 but all are welcome!