Mr. Bellingrath created the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation to manage Bellingrath Gardens and Home as a fitting and permanent memorial to his wife.  Bellingrath Gardens and Home is an independent non-profit institution.  Although the Gardens receive income from the Bellingrath-Morse Foundation, two-thirds of our current operations are financed entirely by admissions, gift shop and restaurant sales, memberships and contributions.  Your generous support through the Friends of Bellingrath will enable us to preserve and improve the historic home and gardens for our visitors for many years to come.

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 can play an essential role in supporting one of Alabama’s oldest and most famous cultural institutions.  Become a part of the legacy Walter Bellingrath envisioned when he wrote to his Mother his intent to “make the world a better and brighter by my being here.”

There is no place like Bellingrath Gardens along the Gulf Coast.  Membership brings you free admission to the Gardens for one year, special discounts, invitations to members-only programs, behind the scenes tours and special events.  Create your own traditions to treasure at Bellingrath Gardens and Home every season of the year.

                … become a member of The Friends of Bellingrath today!