Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society

Selma-Dallas County Historic Preservation Society Tour of Homes tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50th-historic-selma-dallas-county-tour-of-homes-tickets-1980296219300?aff=oddtdtcreator
Preserve. Protect.

Restore. Since 1971 the SDCHPS has been dedicated to preserving & promoting our area’s history. You can be a vital part of preserving the historic beauty of Selma and Dallas County for future generations by joining like-minded history buffs at the Selma Dallas County Historical Society. You don’t need to be an expert renovator or know the dates of key buildings. All you need is an interest in pres

erving, protecting and restoring the unique historical beauty of this area. The Historical Society, served by a volunteer board, supports several restoration projects of valuable historic sites so that future generations may enjoy them. These include Kenan’s Grist Mill, with its Music festival, education opportunities and availability for private rentals, the Iron Foundry, recollecting Selma’s early industry producing steam engines and cotton presses, and Tremont School, the city’s first High School. The Society also sponsors the annual Spring Pilgrimage, known as Historic Selma Tour of Homes,featuring beautiful homes and churches of Selma’s past as well as historic communities throughout Dallas County. Checks may be made payable to: SDCHPS, P.O. Box 586, Selma, AL 36702. A nonprofit, the Historical Society was founded 40 years ago and with its subcommittee Riverfront Market, it has assisted the City and County with many projects over the years, including historical surveys, signs and maps, national registration for historic places, and funds for repairs of public properties of historical significance.

💛 One last request as we reflect on a truly special weekend…The 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Tour of Homes was a beau...
04/02/2026

💛 One last request as we reflect on a truly special weekend…
The 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Tour of Homes was a beautiful celebration of history, community, and preservation—and we are so grateful to everyone who made it possible.
As we begin looking ahead, we would truly value your feedback. Your thoughts help us understand what made this year meaningful—and how we can make next year even better.
📝 Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc18CJLkMkxSSDFrlQAz_A7A2n7Mmm85u3987VJNiFMfAKW5Q/viewform?usp=header
📸 And if you haven’t yet, we’d love to see your photos from the tour:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbbeh7Foy87e1RRrx6TmfH_woB2qc0_BvDW-q3d0LHdkwJZQ/viewform?usp=header
Your voice helps us continue our mission to
Preserve • Protect • Restore.
Thank you again for being part of this milestone year—we hope to see you again soon.
👉 If you attended, comment with your favorite home or moment!

Some familiar attendees from the March 21 event attended the 5@0th Annual Tour of Homes.
03/30/2026

Some familiar attendees from the March 21 event attended the 5@0th Annual Tour of Homes.

I am thinking of all the people who made Saturday March 21, a successful. I thought I would share a few of the faces who...
03/30/2026

I am thinking of all the people who made Saturday March 21, a successful. I thought I would share a few of the faces who contributed, by working or visiting.

✨ With grateful hearts, we say thank you. ✨The 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Tour of Homes was truly a special weekend...
03/23/2026

✨ With grateful hearts, we say thank you. ✨

The 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Tour of Homes was truly a special weekend, and it would not have been possible without the incredible people who made it all come together.

💛 To our attendees—thank you for spending your weekend with us, for your enthusiasm, and for supporting historic preservation in Selma and Dallas County.

🏡 To our homeowners—thank you for opening your doors and sharing your beautiful historic homes, stories, and stewardship with the public. Your dedication to preservation is inspiring.

🤝 To our volunteers—thank you for your time, energy, and countless hours of work behind the scenes and throughout the weekend. Your efforts made this event seamless and welcoming for all.

Together, you helped us celebrate 50 years of preserving our shared history.

We are deeply grateful for your support of our mission to
Preserve • Protect • Restore.

We’d love your feedback as we plan for the future—please take a moment to complete our short survey—and we’d appreciate your sending us your photos 📸 too! Please scan the QR Codes or click the links in the comments.

📸 Did you take photos during the Tour of Homes? We’d love to see them!Help us capture the memories from this special 50t...
03/21/2026

📸 Did you take photos during the Tour of Homes? We’d love to see them!
Help us capture the memories from this special 50th Anniversary Tour by sharing your favorite moments—beautiful homes, scenic views, and smiling faces.
✨ Here’s how to share:
🖼️Scan the QR Code in the graphic to use the Google Form to upload your photos directly to us.
📧 Email your photos to:
[email protected]
📲 Or post on social media and tag us:
Facebook: HistoricSelma
Instagram:
👉 Use our hashtag:

We may feature your photos in future promotions (with credit, of course!).
Thank you for helping us celebrate and preserve the stories of Selma and Dallas County. 💛

✨ What a fantastic evening of fellowship at our Golden Anniversary Gala! ✨We are so grateful to everyone who joined us t...
03/21/2026

✨ What a fantastic evening of fellowship at our Golden Anniversary Gala! ✨

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Historic Tour of Homes. Enjoy these beautiful photos by Janet Gresham, capturing the smiling faces, inspiring keynote, delicious food, and lively Silent Auction that made the night so special.

🌸 And the celebration continues tomorrow!

Join us in Orrville and Dallas County for a beautiful day in the country as seven private historic homes—some never before open to the public—welcome visitors for one special day.

🏡 Walk through history.
🌿 Enjoy scenic countryside drives.
✨ Experience the stories these homes have to share.

🎟 Tickets available tomorrow from 9 AM–12 PM
📍 Orrville Town Hall
14761 Hwy 22
(Cash, check, or credit card accepted)

Your support helps the Selma–Dallas County Historic Preservation Society continue its mission to Preserve • Protect • Restore.

We hope to see you there!

03/21/2026

we were so blessed to have this local very talented young lady play for the SDCHPS Gala, Dallas County is blessed with some amazing people! The acoustics on my recording does not do her justice! THank you Sarah!!

Guests are arriving for a lovely day touring the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum in Selma as part of the Historic Selma Dallas...
03/20/2026

Guests are arriving for a lovely day touring the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum in Selma as part of the Historic Selma Dallas County Tour of Homes. Hope to see all of you this weekend! 🎟 Tickets are available on Friday at the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum, 109 Union St., Selma, from 9-4 and 6-7 and on Saturday at Orrville Town Hall, 14761 Hwy 22, Orrville, from 9-12 noon.

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You can be a vital part of preserving the historic beauty of Selma and Dallas County for future generations by joining like-minded history buffs at the Selma Dallas County Historical Society. You don’t need to be an expert renovator or know the dates of key buildings. All you need is an interest in preserving, protecting and restoring the unique historical beauty of this area. The Historical Society, served by a volunteer board, supports several restoration projects of valuable historic sites so that future generations may enjoy them. These include Kenan’s Grist Mill, with its twice-annual cornmeal grinding, foot-stomping folk festivals, the Iron Foundry, recollecting Selma’s early industry producing steam engines and cotton presses, and Tremont School, the city’s first High School. The Society also sponsors the annual Spring Pilgrimage, featuring beautiful homes and churches of Selma’s past. Checks may be made payable to: SDCHPS, P.O. Box 586, Selma, AL 36702. A nonprofit, the Historical Society was founded 45 years ago and with its subcommittee Riverfront Market Authority has assisted the City with many projects over the years, including historical surveys, signs and maps, national registration for historic places, and funds for repairs of public properties of historical significance.