LUNCH & LEARN | THE HIDDEN TAPE: FRANK WOODARD ON THE MAN BEHIND THE GARDENS

During this special program, guests will enjoy lunch while listening to curated clips from a new recording on Wednesday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Step back into Bellingrath’s history with a rare discovery — a 1957 reel-to-reel recording of Frank Woodard sharing memories of his personal relationship with Mr. Bellingrath and singing one of “Mr. Bell’s” favorite gospel hymns. The Lunch & Learn event will include reflections from Home Director Tom McGehee, Mr. Frank’s granddaughters and longtime Bellingrath employees Gale Moore and Meg Mosely. The afternoon also features a fishing camp–inspired lunch with crispy fried catfish, creamy mac and cheese, classic Southern coleslaw, golden hush puppies and a slice of bright, tangy lemon cake. Drinks are available for purchase separately. Ticket price of $35 for nonmembers includes access to the Gardens. For more information, visit https://bellingrath.org/event/lunch-learn-the-hidden-tape-frank-woodard-on-the-man-behind-the-gardens.