About this Event
Historic Camden, Alabama, is the site of the Wilcox Historical Society's Tour of Homes , Saturday, March 22, 2025. This year's tour includes eight beautiful homes, a wonderful church, Governor Miller's Law Office, and more. Registration will be at the Wilcox Female Institute on Saturday from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm.
All proceeds from the WHS Tour of Homes goes to preserve historic buildings throughout Wilcox County.
For our VIP Royal, Golden, and Mapperton Ticket Holders, the weekend starts Friday, March 21st, with our 2025 Guest Speakers, the Right Honorable Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke, Luke and Julie Montagu. The Wilcox Historical Society and the Montagues offer a day full of royal experiences March 21. From a lovely luncheon to an exclusive champagne adorned conversation at historic Wakefield Plantation, you'll spend the day sharing and celebrating with the Viscount and Viscountess during their first visit to Alabama.
All tickets holders will be provided a complimentary breakfast Saturday Morning, 3/22/25, from 8:30 am - 10:00 am at The Brittany House Antiques in Oak Hill, Alabama, twelve miles from Camden.
THE ROYAL PACKAGE - $400 per person - Only 25 tickets available
The Royal Package is the full Tour Experience. Start the weekend with an exclusive luncheon and photo opportunity with our guests of honor, The Right Honorable Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke. They will open Tour Weekend with welcome remarks followed by a traditional Southern Luncheon. Join the Viscount and Viscountess that evening for our annual Tour of Homes Welcome Reception. Our honored guests will share their experience preserving their home Mapperton with a visual presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Live music by the Tommy Ward Band, cocktails, wine, and hor d'oeuvres will add to the festivities as we toast the start of our Tour. In addition, the Royal Package includes a ticket to the Tour of Homes in Camden on Saturday.
The Royal Package Includes:
Private luncheon and photo opportunity with our guests Friday 3/21 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Welcome Reception, The Mapperton Experience Friday 3/21 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ticket to Tour of Homes, Camden, AL Saturday 3/22 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
THE GOLDEN PACKAGE - $250 per person - Only 75 tickets available
Start your day with an exclusive luncheon and photo opportunity with our guests of honor, The Right Honorable Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke. They will open Tour Weekend with welcome remarks followed by a traditional Southern Luncheon.
The Golden Package includes:
Private luncheon and photo opportunity with our guests Friday 3/21 – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Ticket to Tour of Homes, Camden, AL Saturday 3/22 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
* The Golden Package does not include Friday Evening's Welcome Reception with the Viscount & Viscountess
THE MAPPERTON PACKAGE - $200 per person - Only 200 tickets available
Join us for our Tour of Homes Welcome Reception, the Mapperton Experience, featuring our guest speakers the Right Honorable Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke. They will share her experience preserving their home Mapperton with a visual presentation followed by a question-and-answer session with the Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke. Live music by the Tommy Ward Band, cocktails, wine, and hor d'oeuvres will add to the festivities as we toast the start of our Tour.
The Mapperton Package includes:
Welcome Reception, The Mapperton Experience Friday 3/21 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ticket to Tour of Homes, Camden, AL Saturday 3/22 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
THE TOUR PACKAGE - $50 per person - 500 Tickets available
Saturday 3/22 - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Discover the beauty of Camden, Alabama, as you explore eight beautiful homes, two historic churches, the Miller Law Office. During your visit you will experience stunning architecture, rich history, and quintessential Southern hospitality.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS:
Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, is a historian and presenter known for bringing British heritage to life. She starred in "An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates" on the Smithsonian Channel and hosts the YouTube series American Viscountess, sharing insights into the UK's historic houses. Julie holds a Master’s in Country House Studies and leads the Alberta Research Project, focused on American heiress Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich. She also plays a key role in managing Mapperton House with her husband Luke.
Luke Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, is an entrepreneur who now spends most of his time managing his family’s country estate and historic house at Mapperton in West Dorset. After graduating from Columbia University in New York, Luke founded a series of technology, education and media businesses. In 2003 he co-founded the Met Film School, which he led as CEO until 2009. Luke was chair of the trustees for the Dalai Lama Centre for Compassion from 2016-2022, a charity which develops programs supporting kindness in schools. He is currently chair of trustees of West Dorset Wilding, a charity which promotes rewilding and nature recovery. He also co-founded Living History Films with his wife Julie. Living History Films produces the successful Youtube channels Mapperton Live and American Viscountess, celebrating British country houses and estates.
The 2025 WHS Tour of Homes is sponsored by:
United Bank
Mary Elizabeth Stallworth Foundation, Sarah Henderson Moore - Director
The Brittany House Antiques, Oak Hill, Alabama
Laura and Schley Rutherford
Zoe and John Hunter
Garland Smith
Garrett and Edward O'Neal
LODGING SUGGESTIONS - We strongly suggest you make reservations EARLY as lodging options are limited.
GREENVILLE, ALABAMA - 45 minutes from Camden
1. Hampton Inn, Greenville, AL
219 Interstate Dr, Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-9631
2 . Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Greenville, AL
100 Paul Stabler Dr, Greenville, AL 36037
334-382-2444
3 . Comfort Inn, Greenville, AL
1029 Fort Dale Rd, Greenville, AL 36037
334-383-9595
CAMDEN, ALABAMA
1. Liberty Hall Bed & Breakfast - SOLD OUT
2. Capell House Bed & Breakfast - SOLD OUT
3. Pleasant Ridge Bed & Breakfast - SOLD OUT
4. Southern Inn Motel
A very basic motel with exterior doors in the style of the drivein motels of the 1960's. With minimal ammenities, the rooms are clean and centrally located.
40 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726
334-682-4148
5 . Roland Cooper State Park
Roland Cooper State Park in Camden, Alabama, offers mini cabins that have been popular with Tour of Homes guests for several years.
Cabins 10, 11, 24, 31, & 40 are est. 400 sq. ft., two bedrooms, with a queen bed in one room and two sets of bunk beds in the other room. There is a full bath, kitchen, living room, and exterior deck. These cabins are located within the camping loop.
Cabins 21-1 and 22 are ADA accessible. Cabin 22 is one bedroom with two queen beds, a full bath, kitchen, and living room. Cabin 21-1 is one bedroom with one queen bed, a full bath, kitchen, and living room.
The 408 square foot cabins, sleep 4-6 people and rent for $125.00 per day and $700.00 weekly.
TWO FLOOR PLANS
There are two floor plans available. Some of the cabins have two bedrooms and can sleep up to six people. There is a master bedroom with a queen bed. The other bedroom has two sets of bunks and sleeps four people.
One of the "tiny house" cabins is ADA compliant. It has one bedroom with two queen beds and has a wheelchair friendly bathroom and shower. All of the doorways are wide enough for wheelchair mobility. This cabin also has a wheelchair ramp to the main entrance.
All of the cabins have a full kitchen with a gas range, microwave oven, coffee maker and fridge with an ice maker. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots and pans and utensils. Each have a dinette area with TV and all of the units have central heat and AC.
Reservations can be made online or by calling the office at 334-682-4838.
6. Lakeside Cabins
Lakeside RV & Cabin Rentals is located on the Camden Bypass, 25 minutes from Pine Apple. This 7 cabin/9 RV park has just added “The Hank," a 2 bedroom (queen), 2 bath, with kitchen, WIFI & cable TV.
The “Sadie”, “Kaleb”, “Brett”, & “Avery” are 1-bedroom (2 full), 1 bath cabins.
The “Sophie” is a 2 bedroom (1 queen/1 king) 1 bath with kitchen.
There are also 9 RV sites with full hook-up & WIFI, plus excellent cell service.
For reservation or information call 334-740-2005.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wilcox Female Institute, 301 Broad Street, Camden, United States
USD 55.20 to USD 428.67
