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 … Continue reading WHS 2026 Tour of Homes Guest Speaker Announcement
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Wilcox Historical Society 2026 Tour of Homes
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 … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society 2026 Tour of Homes
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 Tour of Homes 2025
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 own home, Mapperton, considered the finest Manor House in England. Join the … Continue reading WHS Tour of Homes 2025
Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Spring 2023
Dear WHS Members, What a year we are having! From the overwhelming success of our Tour of Homes to another amazing trip to Natchez, a fantastic Harvest Arts Concert to a wonderful May meeting with our Guest Speaker, Cart Blackwell, we continue to set new standards of excellence. Thank you for supporting the work of … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Spring 2023
Tour of Homes 2023
The Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 10 am - 5 pm and will feature ten homes, two churches and other historic sites in Pine Apple! The homes featured this year include Oak Hall - the Purifoy-Melton-Norred home, c. 1840, moved to Pine Apple in 1937, Hawthorne House, c. 1852 … Continue reading Tour of Homes 2023
Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2019
The 2019 Tour of Homes - A Resounding Success! The 2019 Tour of Homes was a resounding success with a crowd of over 800 attending. The tour weekend of March 22-23 began with a Welcome Reception held at the Wilcox Female Institute on Friday night. Sponsored by WHS members Chris Bailey and Ryan Dunagan and The … Continue reading Wilcox Historical Society Newsletter – Summer 2019
Alabama Historical Association Fall Pilgrimage in Camden
The Alabama Historical Association is meeting in Camden on October 27, 2018.
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 … Continue reading Homes of the River’s Bend Tour
Wilcox County Plantation Tour – September 27, 2003
The Wilcox Historical Society is sponsoring a special event on Saturday, September 27, 2003 in which historical homes, churches, and other sites in the Dry Fork, Possum Bend, Canton Bend “Plantation Bend” area of the Alabama River will be open for tour. The pilgrimage will start at 9:00 AM and conclude at 6:00 PM. Tour headquarters … Continue reading Wilcox County Plantation Tour – September 27, 2003
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