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Tour of Homes 2026
The Wilcox Historical Society is pleased to announce that our 2026 Tour of Homes will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s tour will showcase historic homes and significant sites in the charming community of Furman, Alabama. Tickets NOW available on Eventbrite.com! Join us for a fascinating…
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WHS Benefit Concert
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7 PM, at the ARP Church in Camden We are thrilled to announce that Hannah Cope Johnson, Principal Harpist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City, will be performing a solo concert to benefit the Wilcox Historical Society! This is a rare and extraordinary opportunity to experience one of…
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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…
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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…
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WHS Tour of Homes 2025
This event has concluded. Please visit our Events page for upcoming programs. We are thrilled to announce that the 12th Earl and Countess of Sandwich, Luke and Julie Montagu, will be the Guest Speakers at our Tour of Homes, March 21 – 22, 2025. The Montagus will share stories of England’s great houses, including their…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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WHS Travel Presents
The Founding Fathers and More Trip! October 14-18, 2024 Trip is limited to 20 people. First come, first served with WHS members being given priority. To reserve your place a deposit of $1,600 per person is required. Your reservation is confirmed when your deposit check is received. Checks made payable to the Wilcox Historical Society.…
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