Come enjoy Mike’s Workshop on Basket Making for Beginners. These baskets are hand-made from the bark off the trees here on the homestead at Cornwallis 1828. Mike has over 50 […]
Betty AndersonWilcox County Cultural Arts Historian Wilcox County born and raised, Betty Anderson grew up surrounded by heritage arts that were created out of necessity. From making their own soap and clothing, to furniture and quilts – Betty was ingrained with the heart and soul of an artist, but didn’t know it. In addition, Betty’s […]
We conduct butterfly walks during the season from March through October of each year. The walks are held at Cornwallis 1828, in the heart of the Alabama Black Belt region, Braggs,Alabama, in western Lowndes County. We have 5200 acres that we can Explore. Cornwallis 1828 is the working homestead of Peter Newport Bragg. He fought […]
Come experience the Ghost of Cornwallis 1828 homestead, 196 years of wondering Souls. See the Ghost of historic figures as they still walk the woods of the Alabama Black Belt region.The cost for each ticket is $15.00 and will be purchased at the event each night. There will be hot chocolate and refreshments sold on […]
The Friends of Cornwallis 1828 invite you to our fall Tea Party. When playful Southern culture meets classic afternoon tea, it will be a special evening. After all, Southerners have long had their own tea party styles and traditions. Enjoy an evening with old and new friends. Why not be royalty for a day at […]
This Workshop is “Soap Making For Beginners” by Betty Anderson, the Soap Lady of Wilcox Co, Black Belt Treasures, and Cornwallis 1828. This class is on November 16. Registration starts at 8:30 am. The workshop starts at 9 am and continues until noon. It is based on the old-time process and recipes from her grandmother […]
Make a donation! What to expect Join us for our second annual “Doe Rodeo” in the Alabama Black Belt region. Hunters hunting for a purpose, this event gives hunters the […]
