Guided Walk: Camellia Connections to Asian and Western History
Event
Explore the Camellia Garden and discover the flower’s history with The Huntington’s Simon and June Li Fellow, Wendy Cheng.
Classes
Gardens
Learn how the beloved camellia arrived in our region, why Southern California and Japanese immigrants are key in its history, and why powerful people here and across the Atlantic were devoted to collecting camellias in the 18th and 19th centuries. Led by Wendy Cheng, Huntington fellow and professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC, the walk will take place in the Camellia Garden. Participants will continue along the camellia path, spanning the Japanese and Chinese Gardens, if time permits.
Key Details
- Registration includes free admission to The Huntington.
- This walk is recommended for participants aged 16 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The walk will be held outdoors, so please dress comfortably.
- The program will include walking and standing on paved paths.
- Please bring registration confirmation with you.
- Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
For questions about this event, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org.
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email publicprograms@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
- Members may receive a discount for up to two tickets.
Upper right: Shaded paths among the camellias provide an inviting spot to sit and enjoy the blooms. Photo by Lisa Blackburn. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.