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Callaway Gardens is a resort complex located in Pine Mountain, Georgia, just outside of Columbus, Georgia. The destination draws over 750,000 visitors annually. Callaway Gardens was founded in 1952 by Cason J. and Virginia Hand Callaway to promote and protect native azalea species. His son, Bo Callaway, helped develop and run the garden. Today, Callaway Gardens features a wide variety of recreational attractions including a large enclosed butterfly habitat, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, and the John Sibley Horticultural Center, known for its wide variety of cultivars and native plants. The native palm ''Sabal minor'' maintains one of its northernmost populations in the area. ==History and expansion== The garden was originally conceived in 1930 after Cason J. Callaway discovered a rare azalea growing in the area.〔(Callaway Gardens - Pine Mountain, Georgia ). exploresouthernhistory.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 Callaway Gardens opened on May 21, 1952 as the Ida Cason Gardens, with a number of lakes, a golf course, and scenic drives. The gardens were named for the mother of founder Cason J. Callaway.〔(Cason J. Callaway ). Callawaygardens.com; retrieved July 2007〕 Robin Lake Beach and the Overlook Azalea Garden opened the following year in 1953. In 1955, The gardens were renamed Ida Cason Callaway Gardens. The Masters Water-ski Tournament, now an annual event, held its first competition in 1959.〔(Masters Water-ski Tournament History ). masterswaterski.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 On April 12, 1961, founder Cason J. Callaway died and was succeeded as Chairman of the Board by his wife, co-founder Virginia Hand Callaway.〔(Virginia Hand Callaway ). Callawaygardens.com; retrieved July 2007〕 The gardens have experienced numerous expansions following Cason Callaway's death. The Cason J. Callaway Memorial Forest opened in 1972, and was designated a National Natural Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.〔(NATIONAL REGISTRY OF NATURAL LANDMARKS ). National Park Service. June 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 Robin lake was the site of a terrible ferry accident in the 70's. The John A. Sibley Horticultural Center opened in 1984.〔(John A. Sibley Horticultural Center ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden was the location for years of TV shows about growing vegetable gardens, most notably the southern edition of ''The Victory Garden.''〔(Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 The annual Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens ran its first race in 1985.〔(The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 The Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center opened on September 25, 1988.〔(Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 "Fantasy in Lights", a Christmas light display, debuted in 1992.〔(Fantasy In Lights ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 In 1999, the Azalea Bowl opened as well as the premiere of the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival.〔(Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕〔(Sky High Hot Air Balloon Package ). Callawaygardens.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 In 2000, the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center was opened.〔($14 Mil Discovery Center Set At Callaway Gardens ). AllBusiness.com. Retrieved 26 December 2011.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Callaway Gardens」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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