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 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 […]

This event has concluded. Please visit our Events page for upcoming programs. 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 […]

The Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10 am – 5 pm and will feature seven homes, two churches and other historic sites in Oak Hill and Camden! Click here for tickets! The homes featured in Oak Hill this year include the Fox-Jones-Mitchell home, c. 1845, Twelve Oaks – the Kennedy-Griffin […]

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 […]

TOUR OF HOMES GENERAL INFORMATION:Our Tour includes seven homes, two churches, and several sites downtown.Everyone must bring their ticket to registration either Friday afternoon or Saturday to the WilcoxFemale Institute, our tour headquarters, 301 Broad Street, Camden, AL.REGISTRATION HOURS:Friday, March 26th – 4:30 pm – 6:30 pmSaturday, March 27th – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm• […]

WELCOME TO THE TOUR OF HOMES! Please read all of the following information. If you still have questions, please email us wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. We would also love for you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Set on the Eastern Side of Wilcox County, Historic Furman, Alabama, is the site of the Wilcox Historical Society’s Tour […]

2020 Wilcox Historical Society Tour of Homes will be March 28th!

Wilcox Historical Society’s Annual Tour of Homes is March 23, 2019.

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

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 […]

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 […]

The Furman Civic Club is sponsoring a one day event on Saturday, April 12, 2003 in which historical homes, churches, and sites in the Furman area will be open for tour. The tour will start at 9:00 AM and conclude at 6:00 PM. Tour headquarters will be the Furman Community Center (old school) located on […]