They'll share the drama and the scandals involved as this area grew into an aristocratic river town and will chill you with accounts of the arrival of Yankee troops. Colorful azaleas and dogwoods line your path as you stroll from quaint Greek Revival cottages to Italianate showplaces. Beautifully landscaped gardens and manicured parkways entice you through the Seth Lore-Irwinton Historic District. Southern belles in hoops and bustles grace the gardens and verandas, greeting you warmly as you pass. Grand ante- bellum and Victorian mansions built by 19th century plantation owners and merchants still house family heirlooms, symbolic of a bygone era.
Most homes are private residences and are open only during the annual pilgrimage.
Something for everyone can be found in Eufaula during the spring tour of homes. Open-air art exhibits, tea gardens, and musical concerts complement the pilgrimage experience. A prestigious antique show will appeal to browsers and collectors. Buildings dating from the 1800's await you in a revitalized downtown. Many of them are open to the public on our Pilgrimage Plus tours.