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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 … Continue reading WHS 2026 Tour of Homes Guest Speaker Announcement →

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 →

Christmas Party at Greenleaves 🎄

The Wilcox Historical Society will host its Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 7, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the beautiful and historic Greenleaves home in Pine Apple, Alabama. Each December, members and guests of the Society gather to celebrate the season in one of Wilcox County’s treasured historic homes. This year’s celebration at … Continue reading Christmas Party at Greenleaves 🎄 →

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 →

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 … Continue reading WHS T-Shirts Now Available! →

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 →