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Wilcox Historical Society Tour of Homes
March 21 @ 11:00 am - March 22 @ 5:00 pm
The Wilcox Historical Society’s annual Tour of Homes will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10 am—5 pm and will feature eight homes, two churches, and other historic sites in Camden! There will also be a private luncheon and VIP reception on Friday night, March 21, at Wakefield Plantation in Furman.
We are thrilled to announce that the Viscount and Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke, Luke and Julie Montagu, will be the Guest Speakers at our Tour of Homes. The Montagues will share stories of England’s great houses, including their own home, Mapperton, considered the finest Manor House in England.
Julie Montagu (Viscountess Hinchingbrooke) is a historian and presenter known for bringing British heritage to life. She starred in “An American Aristocrat’s Guide to Great Estates” on the Smithsonian Channel and hosts the YouTube series American Viscountess, sharing insights into the UK’s historic houses. Julie holds a Master’s in Country House Studies and leads the Alberta Research Project, focused on American heiress Alberta Sturges Montagu, the 9th Countess of Sandwich. She also plays a key role in managing Mapperton House with her husband Luke.
Luke Montagu (Viscount Hinchingbrooke) is an entrepreneur who now manages his family’s country estate and historic house at Mapperton in West Dorset. After graduating from Columbia University in New York, Luke founded a series of technology, education, and media businesses. In 2003, he co-founded the Met Film School, which he led as CEO until 2009. Luke was chair of the trustees for the Dalai Lama Centre for Compassion from 2016-2022, a charity that develops programs supporting kindness in schools. He is currently chair of trustees of West Dorset Wilding, a charity that promotes rewilding and nature recovery. He also co-founded Living History Films with his wife Julie. Living History Films produces the successful YouTube channels Mapperton Live and American Viscountess, celebrating British country houses and estates.
Tickets are limited and are available on https://www.eventbrite.com/…/wilcox-historical-society… The Royal Package is $400 per person and includes a private luncheon and photo opportunity with our guests, the reception, and a Tour of Homes ticket. The Golden Package is $250 per person, including a private luncheon and a Tour of Homes ticket. The Mapperton Package is $200 per person and includes the reception and a Tour of Homes ticket. The Tour of Homes ticket for the Tour only is $50.