2026 AZALEA FESTIVAL HOME TOUR

The 2026 Historic Wilmington Foundation Home Tour returns to Historic Downtown Wilmington, and this year we’re celebrating a big milestone – 60 years of HWF! This year’s tour highlights stunning homes on the south side, from Market to Queen Streets and South 6th Street to the Cape Fear River.

When HWF was founded in 1966, downtown Wilmington was facing serious decline. Historic homes and once-vibrant streets were being left behind. HWF’s founders saw what was at risk and stepped in to protect it.

This year’s Home Tour is a celebration of that journey. Expect beautiful architecture, rich history, and a behind-the-scenes look at some truly special homes—all while supporting the preservation work that keeps Wilmington’s past alive and thriving.

Tickets are $50 and benefit Historic Wilmington Foundation. Grab your tickets, gather your friends, and join us for a fun and meaningful stroll through 60 years of preservation, progress, and pride.