Easter Sunday Breakfast Cruise 
Easter Breakfast Cruise on the Southern Belle at Bellingrath Gardens and Home will be on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Admission is $35 per person and reservations are required.
The 2 hour cruise will depart from the Bellingrath Gardens Riverfront Pavilion at 7:45 a.m.. The menu includes ham, grits, eggs, biscuits, sausage, bacon, fruit and pastries. Advanced reservations are required, please call Alabama Cruises at 251.973-1244.
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Upcoming Events
National Public
Gardens DayMay 11
Mother's Day Evening Garden Concert
May 13
Mrs. Bessie
Bellingrath's Birthday May 20
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Join The Friends of Bellingrath and help perpetuate the dream and legacy of Walter and Bessie Bellingrath... Bellingrath Gardens and Home. As a member, you receive free admission to the Gardens for one year, special discounts, invitations to members-only programs, behind the scenes tours and special events.
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A Pair of Spittoons
 On the floor of the Bottle Room are two brown mottled ceramic spittoons or cuspidors. This type of glazed earthenware was first developed in England about 1825 and called Rockingham. The product proved popular and eventually more than 70 American potteries were producing a variety of products including pitchers, flasks, mugs, and cuspidors.
English visitors, including Charles Dickens, were shocked at the number of Americans casually spitting on the floors of hotels and inns in the early 1800's. Eventually the cuspidor, or as it later was named spittoon, arrived to help with the problem. Early ones were helpfully embossed with "Please Spit in This Box."
Rockingham glazes were considered ideal for spittoons as the brown color helped hide a multitude of sins. The pair in the Bellingrath Collection is unmarked and is thought to date around 1860. They feature a decorative shell motif making them a step above more utilitarian examples.
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Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 8th at 6:30 AM
As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, April 8th, please come and enjoy a special Sunrise Service with friends and family on Live Oak Plaza between the Bellingrath Home and the Boehm Gallery. The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. and is opened to everyone in the community.
During the service an offering will be collected to benefit The Interfaith Hospitality Network - The Family Promise Ministry. The volunteer ushers and greeters are from the membership of Central Presbyterian Church and Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.
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Camellia Classic Open Car Show
 Saturday, April 14, 2012
S troll through hundreds of classic and vintage automobiles including the Model T, antique Mustangs, Firebirds and more on the Great Lawn at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Sponsored by the Mobile Bay Mustang Club, the Camellia Classic Car Show is held on the first Saturday of April each year.
This year guests will feast on barbeque provided by THE SHED Barbeque and Blues Joint while enjoying live entertainment featuring MudBucket. Sunshine the Clown will also be performing for the kids all afternoon.
- Car Registration: 9AM to 12PM
- Judging: 11AM to 2:30PM
- Lunch & Snacks: 9AM to 3PM
- Live Entertainment: 11AM to 3PM
- Award Presentations: 3PM
THE SHED MENU: Pulled pork sandwiches $6, Sausage Dogs $6, Pulled Brisket sandwiches $7, 1/2 rack of ribs $10, $1 bag of chips and $2 bottled sodas & water.
Proceeds from the car show benefit Bay Area Food Bank. Plus, bring a canned good and receive $1 off admission. For additional information about the Mobile Bay Mustang Club, please got to http://www.mobilebaymustangclub.org.
To Register a car - Download a Registration Form
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Running for St. Jude 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
 Your legs can save lives
Sunday, April 15, 2011 8:30 a.m.
Benefits: St. Jude Children Research Hospital. More than 70 children from our area are currently receiving treatment for serious illnesses at St. Jude Hospital.
Location: Bellingrath Gardens and Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road
Theodore, Alabama 36582
Course: Scenic, flat certified 5K course outside of Bellingrath Gardens along Rebel Road. One Mile run/walk
Registration: Deadlines TBA
- By mail April 9
- In person at McCoy Outdoor and Running Wild in Fairhope through noon on April 13
- Online through midnight April 13 Register Online Now
- Race day registration at Bellingrath Gardens from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
Entry Fees:
Pre-Registered - 5K = $20 / Fun Run $10
Day of the Race - 5K = $25 / Fun Run $15
* All participants are encouraged to raise funds for St. Jude in addition to their registration fee.
Download a Registration Form Now
Awards: Top male/female - Overall / Masters / Grandmasters / Senior Grandmaster / Race Walker
Top male/female in fun run
Top two fundraisers will also be recognized.
T-shirts: To guarantee a shirt on race day, you must submit your application by March 28. Youth sizes (S, M) will be available if registration is completed by t-shirt deadline.
Post-Race: There will be light refreshments after the race and a raffle for all participants. Bellingrath Gardens and Home Cafe will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If the weather is unseasonably warm or cold, use the customary racing precautions with which you should be familiar and take advantage of the water along the course. Stop running/walking and seek help if you stop sweating and feel nauseous or dizzy. If you see a fellow runner/walker who appears to be in trouble, please stop and help if you can.
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Mother's Day Garden Concert
 May 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM
Bellingrath Gardens and Home is happy to welcome The Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra and their conductor Rob Seebacher for the annual Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 13th at 5:30 p.m. This year's concert will be held on Live Oak Plaza between the Bellingrath Home and the Boehm Gallery. Enjoy the Gardens and Home throughout the afternoon and then gather at 5:30 for the late afternoon concert.
You may reserve a table for 4 or for 6 to enjoy your supper and the music. A table for 4, which includes table, chairs and a table covering is $15.00; a table for 6 is $20.00. There are a limited number of tables available, so please make your table reservations early. Bring your own picnic, or pre-order a picnic box supper for $10 from Atlanta Bread Company and a beverage that you may pick up as you arrive at Live Oak Plaza.
Picnic Lunch Options 1. Chicken Waldorf - on Asiago Focaccia, Chicken Salad made with Dried Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples, Walnuts, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions and Mayonnaise, Chips, Cookie & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea) 2. Turkey Bacon Rustica - on Ciabatta, Turkey, Bacon, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion with Sun-Dried tomato Pesto Spread. Chips, Cookie & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea) 3. Salad Supper - Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Fresh Fruit, Chips & Beverage (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Water or Iced Tea) Limited seating will be provided; you are welcome to bring your own lawn chairs. Everyone is invited to an ice cream social on the South Terrace, adjacent to Live Oak Plaza, immediately following the concert. The free concert is included in your admission to Bellingrath Gardens. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Mother's Day, admission will be reduced to $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5-12. Children under the age of 5 are always admitted free. This is the perfect way to conclude your Mother's special day. For more information about the complete menu selection and to make your table or dinner reservation, please call Bellingrath Gardens and Home at 973-2217 ext 110 or download an order form below. Download an Order Form Now
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