Tag: Alabama
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2018
Furman, Pine Apple & Oak Hill Spring Pilgrimage Was a Big Success! The Spring Pilgrimage held March 24, 2018 was a big success which makes two strong years in a row to showcase our county’s rich history and tradition. The azaleas were blooming and the weather was perfect! Over 200 tickets were sold this year. We had…
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Homes of the River’s Bend Tour
Homes of the River’s Bend Tour – March 25, 2017 Enjoy the Spring Tour of some of our area’s most beloved homes. This year’s theme is “A Tour of the River’s Bend” as we open up homes in Canton Bend, Possum Bend, Sedan, and Camden. Tickets are available at the Gee’s Bend Ferry Terminal and…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Fall 2008
Following is a brief history of the home and the flag, including a reprint of February 10, 1921 article in the Wilcox Progressive Era written by R.E. McWilliams, Sr., a private in Company B, First Alabama Regiment, and who is responsible for the flag being returned to Alabama .he next meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society is scheduled for Thursday,…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Spring 2006
Prairie Bluff Tour There will be a special on-site historical tour and meeting at Prairie Bluff on Thursday, May 4, 2006 starting at 10:30 A.M. The meeting is being hosted by John and Gail Henderson, and will be held at their new home located on Shell Creek. You get to their home by taking Highway 28 west to the Prairie Bluff…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Fall 2005
Fall Meeting to Feature Program by Bonnie Mitchell The next meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society will be held Thursday, October 6, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the home of Connie and Steve Penry located at on Highway 21 South in Oak Hill. Turn south at the 4-way stop and go about ½ mile south on…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Winter 2005
Spring Meeting to Feature Program by Mrs. Camilla Selsor The next meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society will be held Friday, April 22, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. at the home of Pie and Billy Malone located at 425 Clifton Street in Camden. Mrs. Camilla Boykin Jones Selsor will present a program of “historic recollections” from her…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Winter 2005
Winter Meeting to Feature Two Local Photographers The next meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 3:00 P.M. at the Wilcox Female Institute. The program will be given by two local photographers, Marian Furman and Linda Selsor Etheridge and will feature Vintage Photographs of Camden and Wilcox County. The program…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Winter 2005
Winter Meeting to Feature Program by Ed Patillo The next meeting of the Wilcox Historical Society will be held Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at “Dry Fork”, the home of Gail and James Edwin Tait. Should you need directions, please call 334-682-9825. A program on the “Spencer Family Letters” will be presented by Montgomery resident Ed Patillo. Mr. Patillo is a graduate of…
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Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2004
Antique Seminar on June 24 There will be a special seminar on antique preservation and valuation on Thursday, June 24 sponsored by Gail Tait’s Antique Shop. The presentation will be “Living with Antiques” by John Thompkins and William Germaine. Mr. Thompkins and Mr. Germaine will also be available to appraise “small” pieces that attendees may bring. Each attendee may bring one…