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Summer Cleaning

A view of the “boneyard” as it looked in late May 2024, a collection of unused junk and other worn-out items needing to be hauled away. By Todd LasseigneExecutive Director […]

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Announcing The Great Bellingrath Harvest: A New Fall Festival!

By Cassidy SmithMarketing & PR Manager We’re thrilled to announce a new and exciting fall festival at Bellingrath Gardens & Home—The Great Bellingrath Harvest! This fresh celebration of fall builds […]

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Darby and Joan

By Tom McGehee Museum Home Director This pair of figures, first issued by Royal Doulton of England in 1930, depicts Darby and Joan, a happily married old couple who epitomize […]

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The Summer House

Artistic rendition of the restored Summer House, courtesy WAS Design By Todd LasseigneExecutive Director Last year, through the generosity of the Hearin-Chandler Foundation, Bellingrath Gardens & Home received a major […]

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The Backwards Garden

By Jude Forsyth Friends of Bellingrath Member My friend, Lori Bosarge, and I love being members of Bellingrath Gardens. Aside from the many other benefits, the fact that we can […]

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The Cheese Cradle

By Tom McGehee Museum Home Director On display in the Dining Porch of the Bellingrath Home is a wooden cheese cradle dating to between 1820 and 1830. These cradles or […]

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Discover the Wild: NatureNauts at Bellingrath!

A Family Adventure Awaits at Bellingrath Gardens and Home Get ready to embark on a wild adventure with your family at the upcoming NatureNauts event at Bellingrath Gardens! Much like […]

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Bellingrath Gardens & Home Shines in the 2024 Lagniappe Nappie Awards Finals!

By Cassidy Smith Marketing & PR Manager A Time for Triumph: Casting Your Vote for Elegance and History The air is abuzz with the whisper of blooming flowers and the […]

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Milestones

By Todd Lasseigne Executive Director Embracing Nature’s Revival With the return of spring rains last night, today feels like a day of renewal to me. Semi-parched plants breathe sighs of […]

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Belle Camp 1919: A Nostalgic Glimpse into Bellingrath’s Past

By Tom McGeheeMuseum Home Director Explore the rich history and artistic heritage of Bellingrath Gardens & Home through the portal of a captivating oil painting depicting Belle Camp as it […]

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