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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Restoration of the Wilcox Female Institute

Are you interested in joining the Wilcox Historical Society? Or are you ready to renew your membership for 2021? Annual dues are $30 for a couple and $25 single. Lifetime dues are $300 for a couple and $250 single. Members receive a $10 discount to the annual Tour of Homes and a subscription to the […]

The Alabama Historical Association is meeting in Camden on October 27, 2018.

Wilcox County was created by the Alabama Legislature December 13, 1819…