Tag: Wilcox County

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 … Continue reading Jo Bonner: There Must Be Something in the Water →

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 … Continue reading A Conversation with Alabama Heritage – October 5 in Camden →

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 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 … Continue reading WHS February Meeting – Lafayette’s 1825 Alabama Tour →

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 … Continue reading Christmas Concert in Camden →

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 →