A Camellia Legacy

Visit the Gallier Historic House to learn about the development of the camellia plantings in the landscape of “Green Leaves,” in Natchez, Mississippi, one of the original homes of the Natchez Pilgrimage. Seven generations of the Koontz-Beltzhoover family have owned the house since 1849. Camellias have always been a documented part of their story, and historic photographs and archives are used to tell that story, as well as descriptions of some of the other early camellia gardens in Natchez. Over 200 varieties of camellias were planted in the early 20th century by M. R. Beltzhoover, grandfather of the presenter, Ruth Coy, and many of these plants are flourishing today. 6 pm–7:30 pm. $10. hgghh.org/gallier-gatherings.