# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: WHS Spring Day Trip to Marion & Greensboro

Date & Time:
April 29, 2026
8:30 AM – (approx. return late afternoon)

Location:
Departing from Camden Methodist Church

Description:
Join the Wilcox Historical Society for a special spring day trip to Marion and Greensboro, Alabama! This guided experience includes tours of four historic properties, a catered lunch, and a day filled with history, architecture, and fellowship.

Our stops include:

🏛️ Reverie (c. 1858) – A Greek Revival masterpiece listed on the National Register, known for its Doric columns, intricate plasterwork, and inlaid wood flooring.

🏡 Lockett–Martin House (c. 1840) – Built for Napoleon Lockett and tied to an important piece of American history, this home is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

🍽️ Marion Female Seminary (est. 1835) – One of the earliest women’s colleges in the United States. The 1850 building later housed Nicola Marschall, designer of the first Confederate flag and uniform. Lunch will be served here.

🌿 Magnolia Hall (c. 1858) – A striking Greek Revival mansion in Greensboro designed by B.F. Parsons, featuring the rare amphiprostyle design with matching columned porticos front and back, soaring ceilings, and elegant architectural details.

Cost:
$50 for WHS Members
$65 for Non-Members

Includes transportation, lunch, and admission to all sites. Email us to reserve your spot - wilcoxhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Important Details:
• Departure: 8:30 AM from Camden Methodist Church
• Space is limited to 30 participants
• Advance reservations required

Spend the day with us exploring some of Alabama’s most beautiful historic homes and sites in the heart of the Black Belt!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/camden/spring-day-trip-to-marion-and-greensboro/200029927999006
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Camden
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camden Methodist Church
- **lat**: 31.992867542322
- **long**: -87.290716683609
- **full address**: Camden Methodist Church, 175 Broad St, Camden, AL 36726-1742, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro being held?
  - **A:** Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Camden Methodist Church, 175 Broad St, Camden, AL 36726-1742, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro?
  - **A:** Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro is organized by Wilcox Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Camden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Spring Day Trip to Marion and Greensboro sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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