Historic Selma-Dallas County Tour of Homes

02/04/2026

💛 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:
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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!

31/03/2026

Dear Guest,

As we reflect on the 50th Annual Selma–Dallas County Tour of Homes, we are filled with gratitude—for the homes, the stories, and most of all, the people who made it so meaningful.

That includes you.

💬 May we ask a small favor?
As we begin planning for the future, your feedback is one of the most important tools we have. It helps us understand what mattered most, what we can improve, and how we can continue preserving and sharing the history we all value.

📝 Please take a moment to complete our short survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc18CJLkMkxSSDFrlQAz_A7A2n7Mmm85u3987VJNiFMfAKW5Q/viewform?usp=header

It only takes a few minutes, and your response truly makes a difference.

📸 We’d also love to see your memories
Did you capture a special moment during the tour? A favorite home, a beautiful detail, or time shared with friends?

📷 Share your photos with us here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbbeh7Foy87e1RRrx6TmfH_woB2qc0_BvDW-q3d0LHdkwJZQ/viewform?usp=header

Your photos help us tell the story of this weekend—and inspire others to experience it in the future.

This event exists because of a shared belief in the importance of preserving the places and stories that define Selma and Dallas County.

Your voice helps us continue that mission:

Preserve • Protect • Restore

Thank you again for being part of something so special. We hope to see you again next year.

With sincere appreciation,

Cindy Yeager, President and Tour of Homes Chair
Selma–Dallas County Historic Preservation Society

Thank you for attending our 50th Annual Historic Selma-Dallas County Tour of Homes! Your feedback helps us improve and continue our mission to Preserve • Protect • Restore

24/03/2026

Two of our homes this year are undergoing renovations. The Cochran House at Crumptonia, was built circa 1855 for Claudius Cochran from South Carolina. A massive two-story Greek Revival, it was later purchased by the Crumpton family, and the plantation became known as Crumptonia. Its current owner has worked to stabilize the house with a new roof and other supports, but its interior needs work. The Mill-Albritton House, circa 1854, is an elegant edifice in downtown Orrville, and it has undergone considerable refurbishing by its new owners. Improvements include windows, painting and modern climate control. It is a work in progress! Vintage wallpaper along the staircase has been left as is. Out front is an historic marker from the Historic American Buildings Survey.

24/03/2026

The Bland-Chestnut-Turner House is a well-preserved antebellum beauty that stands in a picture-perfect setting close to the Orrville city limits. It is a Plantation "I" House with refined Greek Revival details. This year was its first time on tour, and a bonus was the family cemetery that recently underwent major restoration.

23/03/2026

The Ellis-Dunaway-Gardner House was founded in 1850 as the Orrville Male Academy. Since it became a private home, its current preservation-loving owner has turned it into her residence plus a bed-and-breakfast and an AirBnB in a cabin out back. This Greek Revival masterpiece features Ionic and Doric columns, a wide grand hallway and stairs believed to have been built especially to accommodate its young students. Visit its page for more photos and information. https://www.facebook.com/share/1J88Apsffn/

23/03/2026

The charming Pope-Givhan House is an 1838 Tidewater Cottage that was moved from nearby. Owned by Maj. Gen. Walter D. Givhan, USAF (Ret.) and his wife Frances, it was restored over several years and completes Givhan's childhood dream of having a house on this hill with an expansive view. The scenery from the porch is breathtaking, but wait til you see the back sunporch!

23/03/2026

✨ 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.

22/03/2026

The 1819 Molett House has a long, long history and was most recently moved and preserved by family. Homeowners David and Eleanor Cheatham posted the many years' long restoration process on The Molett House page. It's comfortable and colorful and oh so photogenic!

22/03/2026

What a gorgeous day for the golden anniversary of the Historic Selma-Dallas County Tour of Homes! The West Dallas County area of Orrville and Safford graciously opened the doors to a wealth of antebellum beauty and charm. This is the first of several posts from the tour and features Tasso.

21/03/2026

📸 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:
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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. 💛