Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 2:00 PMFurman Schoolhouse, Furman, Alabama Join the Wilcox Historical Society for our first meeting of the fall as we welcome Laine Berry of Our Restoration Nation as our featured speaker. Laine and her husband, Kevin, have built a following through their work saving and restoring historic homes and sharing the […]

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Join the Wilcox Historical Society for a special day in Montgomery exploring Alabama history! Our trip will include private tours of the Alabama State Capitol and First White House of the Confederacy, plus special access at the Alabama Department of Archives & History to view artifacts and collections connected to Wilcox […]

In 2026, our nation marks an extraordinary milestone—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this historic occasion, the Wilcox Historical Society is excited to offer a special five-day journey to Alexandria, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., October 14–18, 2026. This carefully curated experience is designed for those who love history, […]

The Wilcox Historical Society is honored to announce that we have once again been recognized by the readers of Alabama Magazine as a Best of Bama Winner for Heritage Tours in the publication’s 2026 Arts & Entertainment Awards. This recognition marks our fourth Best of Bama award, having also received this distinction in 2020, 2022, […]

Wilcox Historical Society Meeting at Liberty Hall Join the Wilcox Historical Society for a special afternoon gathering at historic Liberty Hall on Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM. Set beneath the pavilion on the grounds of this remarkable property, we’ll enjoy fellowship and learn about one of Wilcox County’s most meaningful historic sites. Recently recognized […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Wilcox Historical Society has once again received statewide recognition as its annual Tour of Homes was named Best of Bama Heritage Tour in Alabama Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Bama” awards. This marks the third time the Society has received the honor, solidifying the event’s place among Alabama’s top heritage and tourism experiences. Each year, the Tour of Homes brings […]

Dear WHS Members, We are less than a month from our tour! This, our busiest time of year, is also our most exciting. Our tour brings hundreds of people to our county, raising tens of thousands of dollars while leaving our guests with an incredibly positive impression of Wilcox County. We have already sold over […]

We are honored to be named Business of the Month for June 2025 by the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce! Since our founding in the 1970s, the Wilcox Historical Society has been committed to preserving the rich history of Wilcox County, beginning with our cornerstone project, the restoration of the Wilcox Female Institute in Camden. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exciting news! The Wilcox Historical Society’s 2025 Tour of Homes was recently featured in an interview on WSFA TV with our President, Lance Britt. Tune in to hear more about this highly anticipated event, March 21-22, 2025, in historic Camden, Alabama. This year’s tour promises to be an unforgettable experience, with special guest speakers, Luke and Julie Montagu, the 12th Earl and Countess of […]

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 […]

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 […]