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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Area Historical Society Presents Piracy! The Last Scourge of the Gulf
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a free program entitled “Piracy! The Last Scourge of the Gulf” by Michael Thomin\, Director of Education and Interpretation at the University of West Florida and Senior Research Associate with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Carriage House of the Raney House Museum located at 126 Market St. in Apalachicola\, FL. (Please note the new time for this program.)   \nThis presentation will explore the massive wave of piracy struck the Gulf of Mexico and terrorized shipping along the Gulf coast two centuries ago. Florida was especially dangerous for travelers. Jean Lafitte and Charles Gibbs\, two of the most notorious pirates from this period\, had close ties to the Florida panhandle. One case of piracy even wound up in the court of West Florida in Pensacola and made newspaper headlines across the nation. This talk examines some of the broader aspects of piracy during the early 1800s in the Gulf and Caribbean. It also focuses on the current archaeological evidence for possible pirate ships from this period that wrecked beneath the waters of the Gulf. Guests are invited to wear their eye patches and get their buccaneer on for this fascinating look at Gulf Coast piracy! \nMike Thomin is the Director of Education and Interpretation at the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s Coordinating Center and a Faculty Senior Research Associate at the University of West Florida. With an M.A. in history/public history\, Mike has dedicated nearly two decades to his career as a museum professional\, specializing in public archaeology\, heritage education\, historic preservation\, and nonprofit management. He has worked with local communities\, state\, federal\, and international partners on heritage projects through grants and collaborations\, both in the United States and abroad. He is also a Florida Master Naturalist. Additionally\, he co-authored a chapter in the book Deadman’s Chest: Even More Archaeology of Piracy (University of Florida Press\, 2023). \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers January through May on Saturdays\, mid-month. Previous programs have covered Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-area-historical-society-presents-piracy-the-last-scourge-of-the-gulf/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Yacht Club\, 170 Water Street\, Apalachicola\, 32320
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SUMMARY:Take a Virtual Ghost Walk of Apalachicola’s Historic Chestnut St. Cemetery with Dolores Roux
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) invites the public to an armchair Ghost Tour of the Chestnut Street Cemetery of Apalachicola\, as part of their Spring Speaker Series. The Society has annually performed history-themed walks through the cemetery guided by local reenactors sharing the stories of some of the city’s founding mothers and fathers. However\, this Spring’s tour will be held indoors on Saturday\, February 21\, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Carriage House of the Raney House Museum located at 126 Market St. in Apalachicola. \nThe program will be hosted by past Society president and former City Librarian Caty Greene and will draw from video tours recorded by the late Dolores Roux. Dolores was a native daughter of Apalachicola and was instrumental in starting the annual cemetery tour where locals offer an historical reenactment of the tales of the men and women buried in the city’s oldest cemetery. \nDrawing from her personal memories of 20th Century Apalachicola and the stories of many of the city’s earlier townsfolk\, hearing again Dolores’ recollections of those interred in the Chestnut St Cemetery will provide an enlightening and often humorous peek into Apalachicola’s history and some of the characters that shaped it. \nThis will be a unique opportunity to take a tour from a comfortable chair and with a guide who knew Apalachicola intimately. No tickets will be required for this event\, though attendees are encouraged to arrive early as seating is limited. Admission is free\, though donations are welcomed and will support the Historical Society’s programs. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with monthly speakers January through May and funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Previous programs have covered Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/take-a-virtual-ghost-walk-of-apalachicolas-historic-chestnut-st-cemetery-with-dolores-roux/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Area Historical Society Presents Turpentine Industry in the Apalachicola Area
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on the turpentine industry in the Apalachicola area by Kermit Brown as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nThis presentation will explore the turpentine industry in the Apalachicola area—its history\, significance\, and the methods used to extract the many valuable products of the pine tree. Kermit will also discuss the lives of the people who worked in this trade\, many of whom were trapped by harsh conditions and restrictive laws. Commonly known as the Naval Stores industry or simply Turpentining\, this trade was Florida’s largest industry for many years. \nKermit Brown is a native Floridian whose mother’s ancestors arrived in Florida in the late 1700s and his father’s in the 1840s. He experienced many adventures during his childhood in Apalachicola. He enjoyed a long career in Florida museums – first at the Florida Museum of Natural History; then\, the Museum of Florida History. Since his retirement in 1994\, Kermit has continued to promote appreciation for the state’s natural and cultural history through writing\, outdoor endeavors and storytelling. Kermit has published a few short stories and several articles including some on Florida history. In 2016\, a book containing 12 of his short stories\, My Life in North Florida\, was published. In 2020\, a second book\, Stories from North Florida\, was published. He continues to lecture on many subjects; but\, his favorite is Florida’s history. In his past\, he has raced hydroplanes\, bicycles\, and crewed on ocean racing sailing yachts. He was a certified scuba diver\, and a skilled aerobatics pilot. He competed in shooting target pistols and won many awards. Since 2011\, he has been competing in barebow recurve archery winning 16 gold medals\, including six state championships\, and a bronze medal from the 2015 National Senior Olympics. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers January through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Previous programs have covered Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-area-historical-society-presents-turpentine-industry-in-the-apalachicola-area/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is hosting a program\, In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”\, about Historian\, Botanist\, Community Leader and Bibliophile\, Debe Beard as part of their Spring Speaker Series. The event is on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 5:00 pm ET at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nDebe Beard was a well-known figure in the Apalachicola community with many abilities and interests – historian\, botanist\, community leader\, and passionate bibliophile  – whose contributions touched many aspects of Apalachicola’s cultural life. Known for her deep knowledge of history\, Debe captured the spirit of the region and beyond in her long-running radio segment\, Glance at the Past\, which aired on Oyster Radio. These memorable radio broadcasts brought history to life and offered listeners a broad exploration of topics\, with an emphasis on local history and culture. Even after she no longer worked at the station\, her voice and knowledge remained a cherished part of the community’s collective memory. \nIn addition to her work in local history\, Debe had an interest in historic architecture. She was a speaker at the Passion for Preservation Symposium sharing her knowledge about the historical development of the town and its iconic wood-framed vernacular architecture\, commonly referred to as “The Cracker House”. This highlighted two of her favorite topics  – Apalachicola history and old house construction. \nA Master Gardener affiliated with the University of Florida\, Debe also brought her botanical knowledge to the beautiful Chapman Botanical Gardens\, a place she held dear. Her passion for the Gardens continues to bear fruit even now after her passing. Her desire was to promote the Botanical Gardens in Apalachicola and create a larger and more diverse variety of flowers along with outdoor art by local artists. Her family and community are carrying that idea forward\, with donations being made through GoFundMe to help bring her vision to life. Whether through her work as a librarian\, her gardening expertise\, or her preservation efforts\,  Debe Beard’s legacy is one of deep care\, curiosity\, and commitment to her community and its stories. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Seating is limited so come early to get a spot.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/in-celebration-of-debe-beard-and-oyster-radios-glance-at-the-past/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is hosting a program about the establishment and significance of Camp Gordon Johnston in coastal Franklin County presented by Lisa Keith-Lucas\, Museum Archivist\, as part of their Spring Speaker Series. She will discuss the camp’s role as an amphibious training center\, its operations\, the rigorous training soldiers endured\, and notable figures connected to it. Lisa will also share how the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum was established to preserve this history. Attendees can view rare artifacts\, including some not typically on display. The event is on Tuesday\, April 8\, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nCamp Gordon Johnston\, opened in 1942\, was strategically chosen for its harsh conditions and geographic features\, mirroring battle environments like Normandy and the Pacific. Despite\, or perhaps because of\, the site’s extreme conditions\, the camp quickly became a crucial amphibious training center\,  as well as playing a vital role in training infantry divisions\, engineer brigades\, and specialized units\, eventually preparing over 250\,000 troops before closing in 1946. \nThe Camp Gordon Johnston Museum was founded in 1996 after a successful reunion of veterans who had trained there. Enthusiasm for preserving the camp’s history led to the establishment of the museum\, which now serves as a tribute to those who trained in its grueling conditions. The museum preserves artifacts\, documents\, and oral histories\, ensuring that the sacrifices and experiences of the soldiers remain a lasting legacy. \nLisa Keith-Lucas is the dedicated archivist at Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and has been instrumental in uncovering the stories of soldiers who trained there. With meticulous research\, she has worked to identify and document their names\, hometowns\, and final resting places\, often facing significant gaps in historical records. A retired science educator with degrees in chemistry and geosciences\, she applies an analytical approach to historical research. Her passion for WWII history stems in part from her mother’s experiences in Nazi-occupied Norway. Lisa has been an essential part of the museum for over 8 years\, serving on its board before stepping into her current role preserving the artifacts and stories of the past\, ensuring that the sacrifices of these soldiers are not forgotten. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Seating is limited so come early to get a spot.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-2/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mt Zion Church: A Legacy of Faith\, Service\, and Unity
DESCRIPTION:Valentina Webb\, Elder of Tabernacle of Faith\, VP of North Florida African American Corridor & Director of ECCC will be speaking on the history and significance of Mt Zion Church in Apalachicola. This event will take place at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street in Apalachicola.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/mt-zion-church-a-legacy-of-faith-service-and-unity/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Historical Society\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, 32329
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is presenting a program entitled “Mt Zion Church: History and Importance to the Community – A Legacy of Faith\, Service\, and Unity”by Valentina Webb as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Tuesday\, March 11\, 2025 at 5:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nMount Zion Baptist Church\, located in Apalachicola\, Florida\, has a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1848\, when it was known as both First Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Initially housed in a wooden sanctuary\, the congregation first worshiped in a Little Red Church at Block 30\, Lot 7\, near 8th Street and Avenue E (Chestnut Street/Hwy 98). In 1889\, a second wooden church was built on the same site\, facing 8th Street. The present structure\, completed in 1917 by local builder George H. Marshall\, is made of cast concrete blocks with a rusticated surface and features distinctive Roman-arched windows. Today\, Mount Zion Church stands as a unique architectural landmark in Apalachicola\, contributing to the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Apalachicola Historic District and the Apalachicola Black History Trail. \nValentina Webb\, a native of Apalachicola\, Florida\, has dedicated thirty years to political and community service\, working with incarcerated adults\, developing youth programs\, and advocating for the preservation of African-descended history in her hometown. She has held leadership roles on multiple boards supporting youth development\, elder care\, higher education\, healthcare services\, arts and culture programming\, and history. Valentina also serves as an Elder of Tabernacle of Faith\, Vice President of the North Florida African American Corridor\, and Director of the Elder Care Community Council (ECCC). \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Seating is limited so come early to get a spot.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Program: Jack Rudloe
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting another one of their fascinating Spring Speaker Programs featuring Jack Rudloe on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nJack Rudloe is the founder of Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory in Panacea\, Florida\, a unique environmental education center and public aquarium that supplies marine organisms to schools and research laboratories. He is the author of seven well-known books on Florida natural history and marine life. Jack has published articles in National Geographic Magazine\, Smithsonian\, Sports Illustrated\, Natural History\, Audubon\, and other magazines. He achieved the first live exhibit of the world’s largest isopod\, the deep-sea giant sea roach. He was instrumental in the New York Aquarium’s exhibit of the giant Surinam toadfish\, also a first. He traveled to Malaysia and The People’s Republic of China as a representative of the U.S. International Trade Commission to develop fisheries cooperative agreements. He participated in teaching the first field marine biology class offered at the University of Central America\, Managua\, Nicaragua. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-program-jack-rudloe/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: Billy Blackman
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting another one of their fascinating Spring Speaker Programs\, “Holiness Churches and Honky Tonks: The Life of a Preacher’s Kid” featuring Billy Blackman on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nExplore the fascinating intersection of holiness churches and honky tonks\, backsliding and Electric Sliding\, hardy guffaws\, wannabe outlaws and a shouting man of God with polydactyly. And don’t forget the Elvis impersonators\, the foot washers\, and the preacher’s dentures scooting across the church floor like a hockey puck with a Polident glow. Billy’s poignant and funny collection of stories about life as a preacher’s kid\, his guitar and his dream of bright stages inside dim honky tonks is filled with keen observation and insightful humor. \nBilly Blackman is an area author\, journalist\, musician\, horse farrier\, and storyteller who resides in Wewahitchka\, Florida. He spent 18 years as editor of the Havana Herald newspaper where he won several Florida Press Association awards. Billy was also a columnist for the Tallahassee Democrat. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-billy-blackman-3/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: Billy Blackman
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting another one of their fascinating Spring Speaker Programs featuring Billy Blackman on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nBilly Blackman is an area author\, musician\, horse farrier\, and former newspaper man who resides in Wewahitchka\, Florida. He spent 18 years as editor of the Havana Herald newspaper where he won several Florida Press Association awards. Billy was also a columnist for the Tallahassee Democrat. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4 pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-billy-blackman/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: Empire Mica by Grayson Shepard
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on Empire Mica by Grayson Shepard as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nAccording to Florida’s Division of Historical Resources\, “The HMS Empire Mica was a 465-foot-long British tanker in use during WWII. Built in 1941\, it carried fuel for the Royal Air Force. On June 29th\, 1942\, it was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank 21 miles due south of Florida’s Cape San Blas in 110 feet of water. Today\, the wreck is a shadow of the magnificent tanker it once represented after the Coast Guard bombed the stern and bridge to reduce threat to navigation.” \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-billy-blackman-2/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: War Comes to Apalachicola - Story of the HMS Empire Mica
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program\, War Comes to Apalachicola: The Story of the HMS Empire Mica by Grayson Shepard as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, March 16\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL.  Additional Spring Speaker Series events are scheduled on April 20 with Billy Blackman and May 18 with Jack Rudloe. \nAccording to Florida’s Division of Historical Resources\, “The HMS Empire Mica was a 465-foot-long British tanker in use during WWII. Built in 1941\, it carried fuel for the Royal Air Force. On June 29th\, 1942\, it was torpedoed by a German U-boat and sank 21 miles due south of Florida’s Cape San Blas in 110 feet of water. Today\, the wreck is a shadow of the magnificent tanker it once represented after the Coast Guard bombed the stern and bridge to reduce threat to navigation.” \nGrayson Shepard has been an offshore charter captain and avid scuba diver in Franklin County since 1999. As a history enthusiast\, with an emphasis on military history\, the Empire Mica and Apalachicola’s role in its story has long been a focus of interest.  As a diver\, Grayson has had the opportunity to visit the site dozens of times over the years and assisted in its placement as an underwater archeological site on the Florida Panhandle Shipwreck Trail. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American north side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early maps of the area\, the ice delivery industry\, cemetery preservation\, Apalachicola historic squares and more. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/speaker-series-war-comes-to-apalachicola-story-of-the-hms-empire-mica/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: “Tales of the River”
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on “Tales of the River” by Gill Autrey as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, February 17\, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL.  Additional Spring Speaker Series events are scheduled on March 16 with Grayson Shepard\, April 20 with Billy Blackman\, and May 18 with Jack Rudloe. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \nGill settled in Apalachicola in 1998\, after a full life in the “outside world”. He has a degree in Economics\, flew helicopters in Vietnam\, and served as the Mayor of Valdosta\, Georgia. But as anyone who knows him will say\, his love is the Apalachicola river\, and the tales of its denizens. He has even named one of his books “No Greater Love”. His stories delight passengers on his excursions into the pristine backwaters off the river area and Gill’s well-known tales are sure to delight attendees during this program as well. \nSeating is limited so come early to get a spot. For more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-tales-of-the-river/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T203000
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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Ghostwalk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Apalachicola Area Historical Society’s annual Fall Historic Ghost Tour on Saturday\, October 28\, 2023 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Chesnut Street Cemetery in Apalachicola. Tickets will go on sale soon. Proceeds from this event go to help fund cemetery preservation. \nCome meet Apalachicola’s citizens from the other side and hear lore and stories from the past. Hauntings will abound when local history enthusiasts don the garb and take on the persona of the cemetery’s notable inhabitants to tell their tale of life and death in Apalachicola for more than 180 years ago. Visitors are escorted through the cemetery along candle-lit paths to meet some of Apalachicola’s historic citizens.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-ghostwalk/
LOCATION:Chestnut Street Cemetery\, Avenue E\, Apalachicola\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T203000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society Heritage Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is pleased to announce their upcoming Heritage Dinner for Friday\, October 20\, 2023 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Holy Family Senior Center\, 203 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries St\, Apalachicola\, FL. This year’s dinner theme will be on the Native Peoples of the Apalachicola Area. Archaeologist\, Dr. Nancy White\, will be the featured speaker. \nNancy Marie White is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of South Florida\, Tampa. She specializes in prehistoric and early historic cultures of the southeastern United States. Her fieldwork has included the Apalachicola-lower Chattahoochee valley region of northwest Florida\, southeast Alabama\, and southwest Georgia. \nThe Heritage Dinner has been a long-standing fall tradition in Apalachicola. Formerly\, it was an Apalachicola Library event but is now hosted by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Join this fun evening for a sumptuous meal and good company. Net proceeds will benefit the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. \nTickets are available for sale in person at the Raney House Museum or the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce office. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased online. \nFor reservations or more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, The Raney House Museum is located at 128 Market Street at the corner of Avenue F in historic downtown Apalachicola and is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Although the house is under exterior restoration\, the AAHS is attempting to keep it open most days on our schedule. \nVolunteers are needed and more information about volunteering is available by contacting Caty Greene at 850-323-2305 or catygreene32320@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-area-historical-society-heritage-dinner/
LOCATION:Holy Family Senior Center\, 203 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries St.\, Apalachicola\, 32320
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series - Sopchoppy: Stages of Change
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on “Sopchoppy: Stages of Change” featuring Robert Seidler\, as part of their Spring Speaker Series. This program will be held on Saturday\, May 20\, 2023 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. Guests are invited to hear a discussion about how livability\, place and authenticity can develop through change in a community. \nWhere did Sopchoppy come from and why? Where is Sopchoppy headed? Where is your city headed? Robert Seidler will discuss the change and history of Sopchoppy. Robert says that “Change happens like it or not\, but good change\, that’s a mixture of new visions and taking risks”. He will discuss the process of change and how change in a town can mean beneficial conditions of a life for its inhabitants\, develop a sense belonging\, and protect the authenticity of a community. \nRobert Seidler of Sopchoppy is the proprietor\, but mostly guide\, of the Buckhorn Creek Lodge\, a by-default\, international gathering place for nature-based travelers and authenticity seekers. A somewhat retired filmmaker and a walking and cycling expert\, Robert sees from experience that communities function best when they are designed on a human scale\, not an auto-centric one. He has been involved with Sopchoppy since finding it on a cold century (100 mile) bike ride in 1982 where he was taken by hypothermia to a town frozen in time. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Previous speakers have spoken about Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation and more. \nFor more information\, please call and leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, or online at www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org. The Raney House Museum is located at 128 Market Street at the corner of Avenue F in historic downtown Apalachicola and is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/spring-speaker-series-sopchoppy-stages-of-change/
LOCATION:Raney House – Carriage House\, 128 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T203000
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SUMMARY:Chestnut Street Cemetery Ghost Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Apalachicola Area Historical Society’s annual Fall Historic Ghost Walk on Saturday\, October 29\, 2022 from 6:30-8:30 pm at the historic Chesnut Cemetery on Highway 98 in Apalachicola. \nCome meet Apalachicola’s citizens from the other side and hear local legends and lore from the past. Hauntings will abound when local history enthusiasts don the garb and take on the persona of the cemetery’s notable inhabitants to tell their tale of life and death in Apalachicola from more than 180 years ago. Visitors are guided through the cemetery along candle-lit paths to meet some of Apalachicola’s historic citizens. \nThe Chesnut Cemetery is located at the corner of Ave E (Hwy 98) & 8th St in Apalachicola\, Florida. The cost is $7 person at the gate. Children under 12 are free. Proceeds go to cemetery preservation.
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/chestnut-street-cemetery-ghost-walk/
LOCATION:Chestnut Street Cemetery\, Avenue E\, Apalachicola\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T160000
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SUMMARY:Everyday life in Antebellum Apalachicola as viewed from the Thomas Orman store ledger of 1853-54
DESCRIPTION:Greetings \nI am Kevin Bair\, owner of history with kev.com\, a Ph.D. (2023) historian\, and board member of the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. \nI am giving a free presentation\, on May 21 @ 4 pm at the David C. Raney Carriage House next to the Raney house\, on everyday life in Antebellum Apalachicola as viewed from the Thomas Orman store ledger of 1853-54. \nThe ledger gives great insight into what people were buying along with what sail and steamships were in port. It reveals who bought what\, what kind of groceries were sold\, what alcohol was bought\, and what ships were in port. \nHope you can make it!\nKevin Bair
URL:https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/everyday-life-in-antebellum-apalachicola-as-viewed-from-the-thomas-orman-store-ledger-of-1853-54/
LOCATION:Apalachicola Historical Society\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, 32329
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