Fresh off the end of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee, tourists will come right back to participate in the annual Pilgrimage that explores the history of Selma in the form of antebellum housing and other attractions in the city and county.

This year’s tour includes the Gillman Hall, which is a Greek Revival Italianate structure, and the Molette House in Orrville, which is considered one of Dallas County’s oldest homes. The Molette House has been in the same family for nearly 200 years and current owners David and Eleanor Cheatham have relocated the house twice to ensure that it would not be demolished or at risk of being destroyed by floodwaters.

The Elliott Cottage in Selma was built in 1825 and is one of the oldest structures in Selma. The original detached kitchen was incorporated into the home during restoration.

Pilgrimage attendees, called Pilgrims, are also invited to have lunch at the Orrville Farmer’s Market that attracts people from all over for a good meal.

The Craig-Wilson House, now called Mooreland, is just outside of Orrville and is an 1840s Raised Greek Cottage.

No Pilgrimage would be complete with visits to Sturdivant Hall Museum and the Old Depot Museum.

The museums in our town offer vast stories of the history of the Black Belt.

This is another chance to show what our community has to offer, and we welcome the return and new guests alike as they come to tour the homes and buildings that make our community beautiful.