Green Leaves c. 1838

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Category: Spring Pilgrimage 2024
Fall Pilgrimage Times: September 21, September 26, October 4, October 12, October 17: 1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 303 South Rankin St
Duration: 30 - 45 minutes
Tour Times: Afternoon Rotation: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Completed in 1838, Green Leaves is situated on over an acre of stunning grounds. Occupied by the Koontz-Beltzhoover family since 1849, the carefully preserved house, furnishings, and historic gardens make it one of America’s most valuable documents of mid nineteenth century taste. The house features 3 generations of family portraits and cabinets full of family treasures, from miniatures to firearms. See original carpet, wallpaper, and furniture from the 1800s. The fifth generation of the Green Leaves family welcomes you, please come be our guests!

Extensive collections from six generations of family history including heirlooms, fine portraits, and historically significant documents and letters
Stroll through the rear courtyard and enjoy the over 400 year old live oak tree that spreads a green canopy over lush gardens
The historic Gardens include an heirloom Camellia collection featuring numerous varieties from over 200 original plantings that were carefully recorded by family members
Beautiful set of hand painted Bird China, originally over 500 pieces, and once attributed to John James Audubon by the National Geographic Magazine
See our sword from the battle of Waterloo that has been used for several generations to cut wedding cakes!