Aiken Camellia Society

Aiken Camellia Society

Aiken Camellia Society

Facility Address Stevenson-McClelland Building Parlor
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
125 Pendleton St. SW
Aiken, SC  29801
Town Aiken
State SC
Email aikencamelliasocietysc@gmail.com
Website https://www.facebook.com/aikencamelliasociety

AIKEN CAMELLIA SOCIETY
2024 - 2025
 






 

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  The Aiken Camellia Society is proud to maintain a Local Speakers Bureau to expand the love and knowledge of camellias throughout the surrounding area. We conduct 10 to 20 speaking engagements annually to garden and civic organizations locally in South Carolina and Georgia.

The Aiken Camellia Society held it's 65th annual camellia show in January of 2017, and an educational show in nearby North Augusta, SC has spawned considerable interest and a re-awakening of North Augusta’s camellia heritage.

A few short miles away in adjacent Edgefield, South Carolina, the camellia enthusiasts have sponsored a very successful Camellia Tea during the blooming season. This was the first camellia activity since the popular teas held there in the 1950’s.

We are proud of our camellia heritage and have increasing excitement for spreading the appreciation and knowledge of camellias throughout our area.

The Aiken Camellia Society meets the second Thursday evening of each month, October through March, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Stevenson-McClelland Parlor, 125 Pendleton St. SW, Aiken, South Carolina 29801.

 

Aiken Camellia Society Show Results - 2024
 
Sporting_Class-2757 St. Thaddeus Episcapol Church - Aiken, South Carolina
Results from January 20, 2024

American  Camellia Society National Convention - 2025
 
Sporting_Class-2757 Hilton at University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
January 2 - 5, 2025
 
Lori_Clevenger-2754 Welcome to the 2025 American Camelia Society National Homecoming Convention
By Elise Atlas
 
Executive Committee - 2024 - 2025
Position Name Email Term
President Charlotte Wiedenman cwiedenman@gmail.com 2024-2025
Vice President Harrison Howell hbankshowell@gmail.com 2024-2025
Secretary Karyn Bland eagleeye1783@gmail.com 2024-2025
Treasurer Brad Kuhn bradkuhn331@gmail.com 2024-2025
 
Schedule of Events - 2024-2025
 
Date Event Time Location
October 10, 2024 Membership Meeting - Haunted Camellia Walk 6:30 PM

St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Cemetary
November 14, 2024 Membership Meeting - Elements of Romantic Gardens with Tom Johnson 6:30 PM TBA
December 12, 2024 Membership Meeting - Approach Grafting with Gene Phillips 6:30 PM Stevenson-McClelland Parlor
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
January 9, 2025 Membership Meeting - Camellias in Ikebana with Pam Kolb 6:30 PM Stevenson-McClelland Parlor
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
January 17, 2025 Aiken Camellia Show Judges' Reception TBA TBA
January 18, 2025 71st Aiken Camellia Show TBA Stevenson-McClellan Gymnasium
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
February 13, 2025 Camellia Plant Auction 6:30 PM Steven-McClelland Parlor
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
March 13, 2025 Membership Meeting - Camellia sinensis and tea gardening with Christine Parks of Cam Forest Nursery 6:30 PM Stevenson-McClellan Parlor
St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church
 
Aiken Camellia Society Archives
 
Meredith Green-2727 Archive Show Results
Results back to 2007
 

Camellia Points of Interest
Aiken South Carolina Area

Meredith Green-2727 Hopelands Gardens - Aiken, South Carolina
Bequeathed to the City of Aiken by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, this 14-acre estate was opened in 1969 as a public garden.  The garden is designed as a peaceful haven of beauty for the enjoyment of Aiken citizens and visitors.
 
KuteKate Aiken County Historical Museum - Aiken, South Carolina
The museum has three floors of exhibits that illustrate the history of Aiken County from the era of Native Americans to modern day.  Exhibit highlights include the history of the county’s communities, the impact of the Savannah River Site, the development of the Winter Colony, a 1950s drug store interior, and two fire engines. The grounds of the museum’s campus host an 1890s schoolhouse, an early 19century log cabin, a buttery, and beautiful gardens maintained by local garden clubs.