Come for the history, stay for the hospitality!
Join us in the heart of Alabama’s plantation region for a Town & Country Tour of homes built during the era of King Cotton.
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The 2012 Spring Pilgrimage follows the Alabama River from Selma to nearby Cahawba, Orrville and Molette’s Bend to discover historic sites that date back to the early 1800s. Experience guided tours of a once vibrant plantation, majestic town “castle,” former male academy, movie producer’s Tudor-style estate and more. Tours include three homes in Orrville/Molette’s Bend, four homes in Selma (including an evening reception), the restored St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at Cahawba—Alabama’s first permanent capital, two museums, 1860’s gristmill and two art shows. You will want to purchase lunch from the Orrville ladies who will offer you delicious southern cuisine as well as an heirloom quilt show at the Community Center. The two-day event also hosts artisans demonstrating their skills at Heritage Village, an Antique Symposium and the Alabama Plein Air Artists painting all around the town.
Meet us at Pilgrimage Headquarters (Vaughan-Smitherman Museum) at 109 Union St. to purchase tickets and enjoy refreshments before touring this pre-Civil War building. Then take a short drive to Cahawba, Orrville and Molette’s Bend for the Morning Country Tour that features three antebellum homes and a church. Have lunch with the Orrville ladies who will treat you to delicious southern cuisine along with a display of heirloom quilts. Return to Selma for the Afternoon Town Tour where three homes are open until 5, and another opens for a Friday night tour at 6:30. You’ll want to plan time for other venues too! Visit the 1860’s Kenan’s Mill and magnificent Sturdivant Hall. Attend the Antique Symposium, and watch artisans and craftsmen at work in the 19th Century Heritage Village. View splendid works at the ArtsRevive Juried Art Show, Selma Art Guild Show and Alabama Plein Air Artists Sale.
A very special thanks to Janet Gresham for her wonderful photography and copy writing on this website. Please visit her blog about Selma. I'd also like to thank Andy Burton and the Selma Times Journal for their contributions. If you have questions about Pilgrimage, please print the 2012 Selma Pilgrimage Brochure or email us at Info@SelmaPilgrimage.org and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible. Hope to see you at one of the best events in Alabama, Selma’s 37th Annual Historic Pilgrimage.