2. PeelCompton.org The Peel Compton Foundation Mission: Our purpose is to provide an enduring legacy for future generations through education and preservation of the history, heritage, and natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas.

3. PeelCompton.org Our Board of Directors Lynn Walton, President Fritz Steiger, Vice President Judy Marquess, SecretaryJeff Snyder, Treasurer Phyllis AbrahamLee Balzer Alan DranowRhonda French Judy GeigleDr. Galen Havner Colleen HendrenMary Jordan Richard MeadsJeff Spencer Wanda Williams

4. PeelCompton.org The Peel Mansion The modern history of the Peel Mansion and Heritage Gardens began on December 2, 1991 when Wal-Mart bought the house and gave it to the Peel House Foundation for its preservation and eventual restoration

5. PeelCompton.org After three years of fundraising to restore the mansion to its previous glory, the house was opened to the pubic in May, 1994.

6. PeelCompton.org Why does the history of the Peel Mansion Matter? The Peel and Berry families played an important role in regional, state and national politics. Colonel Samuel Peel

7. PeelCompton.org Governor James Henderson Berry James H. Berry, 14 th Governor of Arkansas A 1908 monument in homage to Berry and the Southern Soldier, located in the town square of Bentonville

8. PeelCompton.org Compton Gardens & Conference Center The Peel House Foundation accepts a partner in 2002 with the gift of the home and grounds of the late Dr. Neil Compton and is open to the public in May, 2005. The Conference Center at Compton Gardens

9. PeelCompton.org Dr. Neil Compton Physician, photographer, author, conversationalist, activist

10. PeelCompton.org Civic and Environmental Hero, Dr. Neil Compton Neil Ernest Compton, leader of the efforts to designate the Buffalo River in northern Arkansas as the first national river; 1993

11. PeelCompton.org Compton Gardens & Conference Center Compton Gardens, in addition to its trail system and preservation of native Ozark plant life, is the pedestrian entrance to Crystal Bridges.

12. PeelCompton.org Both facilities contribute to the quality of life in Bentonville and surrounding regions Free access to trails and preservation of Ozark habitat at Compton Gardens

13. PeelCompton.org Expansion of variety of plants at both locales

14. PeelCompton.org Low fees for local children to experience 19 th century life through School Days at Peel Mansion

15. PeelCompton.org Both facilities contribute to the quality of life in Bentonville and surrounding regions Lower rental fees to other nonprofit organizations

16. PeelCompton.org Both facilities contribute to the quality of life in Bentonville and surrounding regions Docent-led tours of Compton Gardens that are funded by donation request only.

17. PeelCompton.org Where our future lies…

18. PeelCompton.org How you can experience The Peel Compton Foundation National Public Gardens Day – May 6 & 7 – Preview Plant Sale – May 6 (Restricted to volunteers, master gardeners and financial supporters of The Foundation) – Public Garden Sale – May 7 The Gardens Uncorked Too! – May at 7 p.m. School Days – September 12 & 13 Ghost Walks – October 20, 25 & 27 Annual Christmas Gala – December 3