Tag: Alabama
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Wilcox Historical Society Day Trip to Demopolis!
The Wilcox Historical Society invites members and friends to join us for a special day trip on January 28th to Demopolis to tour three of Alabama’s most significant historic homes: Gaineswood, Lyon Hall, and Bluff Hall. This guided excursion offers a wonderful opportunity to experience outstanding examples of 19th-century architecture while enjoying fellowship with fellow…
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WHS 2026 Tour of Homes Guest Speaker Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that our Guest Speaker for the 2026 Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour of Homes in historic Furman, Alabama, is Mr. Charlie Hurt, opinion editor of The Washington Times and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend. His presentation will focus on our nation’s Founding Fathers and early American history, followed by a question-and-answer session. After hearing him speak…
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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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Jo Bonner: There Must Be Something in the Water
The Wilcox Historical Society is honored to welcome Jo Bonner, President of the University of South Alabama, as our November speaker. His engaging talk, “There Must Be Something in the Water,” promises insight, humor, and inspiration drawn from his years of leadership and his roots right here in Camden, Alabama. President Bonner has been a…
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A Conversation with Alabama Heritage – October 5 in Camden
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society: 📖 A Conversation with Alabama Heritage Magazine🗓 Sunday, October 5, at 2:00 p.m.📍 Camden ARP Church, 209 Broad Street, Camden Our special guest will be Susan E. Reynolds, PhD, editor of Alabama Heritage. A native Alabamian, Susan has been with…
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WHS T-Shirts Now Available!
We’re excited to offer our brand-new Wilcox Historical Society t-shirts, now available for purchase! These beautiful shirts feature six of Wilcox County’s most historic and iconic homes — a perfect way to celebrate and support our local history. Shirts are available in sizes S through 3X and are priced at $25 each, plus $8 shipping…
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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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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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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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