Fort Rucker Area :: Historic Event
April 3, 4, and 5, 2009
As the colorful azaleas and dogwoods bloom and display a scenic backdrop for the city of Eufaula, it is time for Alabama's Oldest Tour of Homes - The Eufaula Pilgrimage. Experience Southern hospitality, charm and beautiful blooming spring flowers during the 42nd annual Eufaula Pilgrimage and Antique show - April 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2009.
Homes listed on the National Register of Historic Places will be opened to intrigued visitors 
during this festive time returning to the Old South Days. Victorian mansions built by 19th century plantations owners and merchants, housing family heirlooms of the forgotten era will be open to the general public for tours. Most of the homes are located in the Seth Lore-Irwinton Historic District.
Visitors are greeted by Southern Belles in the hoops and bustles as they the grace the beautifully gardens and verandas. Reliving history is felt throughout the city of Eufaula. Citizens are proud of the history of their town and everyone comes out to volunteer for the Eufaula Pilgrimage. Tales of the Tomb - a real life enactment of Eufaula History. Residents of Fairview Cemetery share the drama and the scandals of the growing area and how Eufaula became and aristocratic river town of Lower Alabama.
Other attractions during the 42 Annual Eufaula Pilgrimage:
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Art Show - professional artisit from the Southeast. Art Show of Eufaula is held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on historic N. Randolph Avenue.
- Wine and Cheese Tasting - Friday evening.
- Afternoon Tea - Come out and relive a "tea party" from this historic time period. Friday and Saturday. Reservation only.
- Shooting the Canon on Cherry Street - An old Civil War cannon is fired periodically throughout the Pilgrimage.
- Picnic on the Porch
- Period and antique instruments and music will fill the air.
Ticket Information (Central Times)
Daily Tours : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Candlelight Tours : 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday Tours : 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$7.00 per single house
Packages available from $22 - $90
Group rates available of 15 or more
(prices subject to change without notice)
Tickets can be purchased during the event at the
Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall located on N. Randolph Avenue
For more information contact Eufaula Heritage Association
340 N. Eufaula Ave Eufaula, Alabama 36027
888-EUFAULA or 334-687-3793
Email : eufaulaheritageassoc@eufaula.rr.com
Eufaula Pilgrimage paid for part by funds from the State of Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel
Program project is possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts & National Endowment
Other Fort Rucker day trip information:
Day trip from FT Rucker - Destin Florida
Downtown Enterprise, Alabama Historic Walk
Enterprise AL Historic Welcome Center
Pictures of the event will be posted after attendance.
(Picture displayed is from a drive by - the husband would not stop)
Day trip from Fort Rucker / FT Rucker Relocation / Fort Rucker Things to do
Eufaula Pilgrimage / Antique Show / Historic Homes / Old South Living
Alabama's Spring Dogwoods and famous Azaleas in bloom
Michelle Tucker - Fort Rucker Relocation Specialist
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