Greenville Camellia Society

05/30/2026

The Beeland Park historical markers were dedicated in a lovely ceremony yesterday! Thank you to everyone who attended including special guests Mayor Jae'Ques Brown, County Commissioner Jesse McWilliams, City Councilman Joseph West, Sheriff David Scruggs, and Rev. John Girdley.

GCS President Jan Autrey Newton summed up her remarks beautifully by saying, “History lives through memory, through storytelling, and places such as this. By dedicating these historical markers, we ensure that future generations will know what happened here, why it mattered, and why it should never be forgotten. May the markers stand for generations as a source of remembrance, education, and inspiration.”

Come visit soon!

05/29/2026

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the time of our event on Friday, May 29th, to 2:00 pm so that it will not conflict with another important service being held in Greenville in the morning. We have moved the ceremony inside due to the weather forecast.

THANK YOU to our members, friends, and guests for your understanding!

05/29/2026

Please NOTE time change - dedication is at 2:00.

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed the time of our event on Friday, May 29th, to 2:00 pm so that it will not conflict with another important service being held in Greenville in the morning. We have moved the ceremony inside due to the weather forecast.

THANK YOU to our members, friends, and guests for your understanding!

05/29/2026

Please note time has been changed to 2:00.

Please join the Greenville Camellia Society this Friday at 10:00 as we dedicate two historical markers on the grounds of Beeland Park.

The markers commemorate the history of Beeland Park and its gardens and highlight the contributions of the Greenville Men's Camellia Society in naming the Camellia as Alabama's state flower.

Come celebrate the rich and unique history which helped shape Greenville as “The Camellia City.” Everyone is welcome to attend!

05/26/2026

Please join the Greenville Camellia Society this Friday at 10:00 as we dedicate two historical markers on the grounds of Beeland Park.

The markers commemorate the history of Beeland Park and its gardens and highlight the contributions of the Greenville Men's Camellia Society in naming the Camellia as Alabama's state flower.

Come celebrate the rich and unique history which helped shape Greenville as “The Camellia City.” Everyone is welcome to attend!

05/14/2026

Oh, Happy Day! Greenville Camellia Society President Jan Newton (fourth from the right front in picture) is thrilled to announce the placement of two handsome historical markers at Beeland Park which she obtained through the Alabama Tourism Department. The markers highlight the Beeland Park Camellia Gardens, the Greenville Men's Camellia Society, the registered camellias of Butler County, and the rock wall at Beeland Park. Newton said, “Our Society is so proud to have the markers installed. They are our gift to the City of Greenville and to the people of Butler County, and to all the visitors to Beeland Park. Everyone is invited to the official unveiling on Friday, May 29th at 10:00 in the morning. We look forward to seeing you then!”

04/21/2026

Did you know that today is International Tea Day? Did you also know that tea is made of camellia sinensis leaves? It’s National Tea Day in the United Kingdom today, too. Celebrated on April 21, 2026, it honors Britain's favorite beverage with the theme "Brew More. Do More.". The day, often coinciding with Queen Elizabeth II's birthday, encourages enjoying tea, hosting tea parties, and exploring new blends. It is a day for tea lovers to celebrate tea's cultural significance and variety. Have you had your camellia beverage today? Enjoy your favorite tea and celebrate the amazing camellia sinensis!

04/11/2026

Come see us at Calico Fort. We’ve got the perfect camellia plant to enhance your landscape. Both japonicas and sasanquas are available. Now is the perfect time to plant them so their roots will be well established before the heat of summer sets in.

04/06/2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to add a beautiful camellia to your landscape! We’ll have nine japonica varieties and three sasanqua varieties for sale at Calico Fort. Here’s a sneak peek at a few of them.