Discovery Park of America founders turn to homegrown talent to fulfill dream By GLENDA H. CAUDLE Special Features Editor Homegrown. That’s been important to Robert and Jenny Kirkland from the beginning. When their dream of an educational and entertainment complex that would attract attention across the nation — and even beyond its borders — was formally announced almost two years ago as Discovery Park of America, they stressed their desire for local involvement in making their vision a reality. Published in The Messenger 9.17.09 Read More ... Glenda H. Caudle Special Features Editor

Discovery Park of America hire architect for grounds DIGGING IN AT DPA — Robert Kirkland (left) and Greg Hnedak look over preliminary drawings on display at Monday’s local planning session with Discovery Park of America volunteers who will be working with the project’s botanical garden and Yesteryear Village components of the project. Read More ...

On July 8, 2009, the Kirkland Foundation announced the termination of its contract with Douglas Cardinal Architects for the design of the 50-acre, mul On July 8, 2009, the Kirkland Foundation announced the termination of its contract with Douglas Cardinal Architects for the design of the 50-acre, multi-million dollar Discovery Park of America.  Read More ...