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Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour of Homes Featured on WSFA TV

Exciting news! The Wilcox Historical Society’s 2025 Tour of Homes was recently featured in an interview on WSFA TV with our President, Lance Britt. Tune in to hear more about this highly anticipated event, March 21-22, 2025, in historic Camden, Alabama. This year’s tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, with special guest speakers, Luke and Julie Montagu, the 12th Earl and Countess of … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour of Homes Featured on WSFA TV →

Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Fall 2024

Dear WHS Members,  Greetings from Newport! I hope you are all well and enjoying the fall weather. We have just wrapped up a fabulous trip to Mount Vernon and are excited about this week’s adventure in Newport.  Thank you to all of you who attended our last meeting. It was a real joy to hear … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Fall 2024 →

WHS February Meeting – Lafayette’s 1825 Alabama Tour

Join us for the Wilcox Historical Society's next meeting on Sunday, February 9, at 2 PM to hear from Dr. Lawrence Krumenaker, author of Nine Days Traveling: Lafayette's 1825 Alabama Tour. Discover where Lafayette traveled in Alabama, where he didn’t, and why he came in the first place. Dr. Krumenaker’s engaging talk will answer these … Continue reading WHS February Meeting – Lafayette’s 1825 Alabama Tour →

Christmas Concert in Camden

Christmas Concert in Camden on Saturday, December 21st at 7pm! Behold Your King - a concert of beloved Christmas carols fused with classical and Celtic folk music featuring arrangements by Madeline Cawley played by the Harvest Arts musicians. The concert will be held at the Camden ARP Church at 209 Broad Street. Tickets are $30 … Continue reading Christmas Concert in Camden →

WHS October Meeting – The Wily Fox from Wilcox – The Life of Roland Cooper

Roland Cooper was a prominent and powerful figure in local, county, and state politics having served for two terms as mayor of Camden, was a delegate to the 1952 Democratic National Convention, and was elected to five terms in the senate. During his fifth term, he resigned to accept Gov Wallace's appointment as Probate Judge … Continue reading WHS October Meeting – The Wily Fox from Wilcox – The Life of Roland Cooper →

WHS September Meeting – Art in Wilcox County – Past and Present

Few areas in Alabama possess the cultural heritage and present-day creative vitality of Wilcox County. Art in Wilcox County – Past and Present celebrates over 180 years of cultural expression. Showcasing the expressions of the fine, decorative, applied, and literary arts, this presentation spotlights works created in Wilcox County or collected by patrons of the … Continue reading WHS September Meeting – Art in Wilcox County – Past and Present →

Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2024

Dear WHS Members,  Happy 4th of July! I hope you celebrated Independence Day with your family and friends. We have a lot to celebrate my friends as well. After three years of planning, fund-raising, and hard work, we are ready to begin the Female Institute’s Restoration!  Thanks to the success of our Tour of Homes, … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2024 →