Category: Events

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 →

Classy Christmas Concert to Camden

Classy Christmas Concert in Camden on Saturday, December 16th! The fusion of Christmas and Classical music, featuring arrangements by Madeline Cawley played by the Harvest Arts Chamber Quartet! The concert will be held at the Camden ARP Church at 209 Broad Street. Tickets may be purchased now online. https://www.harvestartsllc.com/.../classy-christmas... Afterwards a reception will be held next … Continue reading Classy Christmas Concert to Camden →

Harvest Arts Hymn Tour to Camden

Harvest Arts Hymn Tour! The concert will feature all original arrangements by Madeline Cawley of beloved hymns fused with classical music. Harvest Arts is partnering with churches and groups across the country to bring the beauty of music and the gospel. We look forward to hosting a beautiful night of classical music in Camden on … Continue reading Harvest Arts Hymn Tour to Camden →

WHS November Meeting – The Discovery of the Clotilda

Join us Sunday, November 12th to hear guest speaker, Ben Raines, author of - The Discovery of the Clotilda, the Last Slave Ship. "The incredible true story of the last ship to carry enslaved people to America, the remarkable town its survivors founded after emancipation, and the complicated legacy their descendants carry with them to … Continue reading WHS November Meeting – The Discovery of the Clotilda →

Alabama Treasures – Gaineswood and Magnolia Grove

Sarah Duggan, manager of the Decorative Arts of the Gulf South Project at The Historic New Orleans Collection, will share with us the history of two of Alabama's finest homes and the treasures they hold on Sunday, September 17th. Sarah and interns with the Decorative Arts of the South Project spent two summers documenting the … Continue reading Alabama Treasures – Gaineswood and Magnolia Grove →

Harvest Arts Hymn Tour to Camden

Harvest Arts Hymn Tour! The concert will feature all original arrangements by Madeline Cawley of beloved hymns fused with classical music. Harvest Arts is partnering with churches and groups across the country to bring the beauty of music and the gospel. We look forward to hosting a beautiful afternoon of classical music in Camden on … Continue reading Harvest Arts Hymn Tour to Camden →

Down Home in the Deep South: The Architecture of Wilcox County, Alabama

  Wilcox County, Alabama has long been recognized for its unique architecture and culture. 'Down Home' in the 'Deep South': The Architecture of Wilcox County, examines two hundred years of building in one of the most beautiful places in the American South. This presentation by Cart Blackwell will examine architectural styles, building types, construction methods, … Continue reading Down Home in the Deep South: The Architecture of Wilcox County, Alabama →