Edgefield Camellia Tea

Edgefield Camellia Tea

Enjoy delicious hot tea and locally made delicious refreshments while admiring the hundreds of local camellia blooms. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and appreciate the beauty of camellias. Don't miss out on this unique experience. Sponsored by the Edgefield County Historical Society. Tickets are not required at the door, they do help us prepare for the number of guests.

Camellia plants will be on sale nearby at the Discovery Center from Gene's Camellia World.

Additional Details: Camellias are special to the South and were first introduced in South Carolina 1786 by French botanist André Michaux to Middleton place. In Edgefield, the camellia tea is a special tradition in the town of Edgefield, South Carolina each February. The event first began in the 1940s, disappeared for decades and began again in 2008. More than 200 beautiful camellia blooms ranging from 1790s to 2000s are on display, from local gardens. Each bloom is labeled with name and date and resides in a glass vase within the historic Magnolia Dale, 1843 house museum. Guests attend enjoy a fine array of homemade tea refreshments on silver platters and hot Russian tea as they peruse the blooms and enjoy the pleasant afternoon.

This is a free event. Donations welcome.

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Edgefield.