Carrabelle Culture Crawl
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is hosting the Carrabelle Culture Crawl on Saturday, March 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. This cultural event is a free celebration of local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun at the Carrabelle History Museum and throughout downtown Carrabelle. This is a fantastic chance for visitors to have some fun and experience the wonderful local culture of Carrabelle. The Carrabelle History Museum is located at SE 106 Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL.
The Crawl will bring live music and entertainment to the streets of Carrabelle, with Florida folk music, classic country, modern hits, gospel, and oldies. A variety of musicians will be performing including Frank Lindamood, Sumpin’ Old & Sumpin’ New, Jhaki and Robert Davis, Elijah Cole Allen, and Shaken & Stirred. Visitors will spot fun, costumed characters from the Fishy Fashion Show by Joan Matey wandering the streets. These walking photo ops are a fan-favorite. Plus, the talented Lydia Countryman and friends will delight the crowd with their life-size dog puppets walking the streets.
Art will abound at the Crawl featuring local artists and artisans. Visitors can watch as artists paint “plein air” offering a glimpse at the creative process in action. Shops and galleries will feature lots of artwork available for viewing and buying. The always popular public art drawing and coloring activity will be hung in storefront windows as well as sidewalk chalk and other family friendly art activities. There will be special activities at the Rio Carrabelle Gallery for kids and adults. Guests can also stroll over to see Carrabelle’s two large, stunning murals.
Classic, vintage, and modern cars will roll into the Crawl, offering a stunning showcase for auto enthusiasts. Visitors can also enjoy demos and displays highlighting traditional skills that connect with the craftsmanship of the past. Features include quilting, cast net throwing, blacksmithing, pottery sculpting, turpentining, rug making, arrowheads and more.
Carrabelle’s food scene will shine with favorites like shrimp and crab cakes, plus hearty options like burgers and mile-high deli sandwiches. Sweet treats include donuts, smoothies and energy teas. Plus local food trucks will be serving up even more delicious options including Sour Puss Gourmet Lemonade with a variety of delicious, refreshing lemonades.
Several talented authors, including Michael Kinnett, Kermit Brown, Royce Rolstad, Charles Schultz and Shelby Day, will be participating, signing and discussing their books. Guests can learn about the culture and history of the area with exhibits at the Carrabelle History Museum including Shipwrecks of Dog Island; Tate’s Hell; and the Native People’s display. Visitors can discover the bygone eras when lumber merchants, steamships, and shrimping vessels lined the deep Carrabelle River.

Speaker Program on the “French, Spanish and British Years: From Discovery to an Exceptionally American Florida”
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is proud to present a fascinating speaker program, “French, Spanish and British Years: From Discovery to an Exceptionally American Florida”, featuring Clinton Flowers, Interpretive Aide at the Missouri State Museum. This free program will be held Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.
Flowers will discuss the critical events and interactions among France, Spain, and Britain that contributed to the development of the modern State of Florida. The narrative encompasses episodes of conflict, deception, and strategic alliances, while recognizing the enduring legacies of Florida—now celebrated as the “free state of sunshine!”
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803, though not directly including Florida, transformed the young nation and indirectly reshaped Florida’s role. Occurring during a period characterized by exploration, conquest, and expansion, it marked a major enhancement of American power, providing new territory, resources, wealth, and international influence. Once ruled by Spain, then Britain, then the U.S., Florida’s path to statehood reveals a layered history. While many believe Spain made the first permanent settlement at St. Augustine in 1565, the French actually established one earlier in 1562—decades before Jamestown. Divided into East and West Florida, the region remained outside the Continental Congress, yet was deeply entwined with America’s expansion story.
Clinton Flowers works as an Interpretive Aide at the Missouri State Museum, a history and cultural division of Missouri State Parks, in the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. He has retired from a career as Program Manager in the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Flowers has a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. As a certified Interpretive Aide, he provides guided tours and has developed history programs about our nation’s westward expansion, Lewis and Clark, the steamboat industry, and the Louisiana Purchase. In addition, he has been a long-time visitor to Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Flowers brings both expertise and personal passion to this talk.

Carrabelle History Museum’s Speaker Program: History, Culture, and Stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating speaker program about the History, Culture, and Stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. This program will feature Misty Penton, Bio Archeologist, Muscogee/Creek Storyteller and Tradition Keeper, Education Director of the Fred George Museum, and founder of the Wildwood Preservation Society. There is no charge for this event.
At this session, Misty will discuss the rich history, culture, and stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida, a people whose resilience has endured despite the hardships of the Trail of Tears and centuries of efforts to erase their identity. Learn how small groups avoided removal by hiding in the swamps of North Florida, preserving their traditions through strength and secrecy. Misty will share the enduring legacy of Ekvnv Hvtke Tvlwv (White Earth Tribal Town) located at nearby Blountstown, FL—the only ceremonial square grounds east of the Mississippi with unbroken ceremonies since prehistoric times. Discover the sacred art of shell carving, a tradition dating back to the Mississippian era, and explore how generational storytelling, oral traditions, and sacred ceremonies continue to guide and sustain the Muscogee people today. Through Misty’s presentation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the enduring spirit of the Muscogee people and their unbroken connection to the land, culture, and ancestors.
Misty Penton is the Tradition Keeper and Storyteller for the Muscogee Nation of Florida and serves as the Education Director for The Museum at Fred George Park and Greenway in Tallahassee, operated by the Wildwood Preservation Society. She also works as the Museum Director/Curator for the Muscogee Nation of Florida and an Education Specialist at WFSU Public Media. Penton holds a Master of Science degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and Anthropology from Florida State University. She grew up near the land that is now Leon County’s Fred George Park and Greenway and helped create a coalition to help found the new county park.

Carrabelle History Museum Expands Military Tribute Exhibit
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-30 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is honored to announce a special additional display for its Veteran Tribute Exhibit in recognition of Veterans Day. The Veteran Tribute Exhibit pays heartfelt tribute to several local men who bravely served in the armed forces from World War I through Vietnam. Deeply meaningful to the community, this display has touched the hearts of local families and visitors alike. The special addition will be on display from Wednesday, November 5 through Sunday, November 30, 2025.
The exhibit continues to celebrate military veterans with strong ties to Carrabelle and Franklin County, sharing their personal stories of courage, service, and sacrifice. In honor of Veterans Day, this year’s special addition will be Aviation Radioman Petty Officer Second Class David Learoy Rickards. David Rickards was born on October 12, 1921 in Carrabelle to Omer “O. E.” Rickards, a fisherman, and Della Rickards.
At the age of 20, David Learoy Rickards registered for military service in Franklin County. At the time he was working for J.T. Millinor in Carrabelle, FL. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a radio operator aboard naval aircraft, a critical part of the aircrew.
On May 30, 1944, Rickards died while in service to his country when the Naval aircraft that he was aboard tragically crashed near Chincoteague Naval Auxiliary Air Station in Virginia. The crash, which happened while the crew were attempting an emergency landing, took the lives of all eleven of the crew. There is a plaque at the Carrabelle Airport in memory of him and two others. His story reflects the deep local roots and ultimate sacrifice of so many Franklin County service members.
In the Veterans Exhibit, visitors will find a moving collection of artifacts offering a glimpse into their experiences both in uniform and at home. The museum extends a special thanks to the families of the honored veterans for sharing their stories and treasured items. Additionally, the museum is grateful for the support of Lisa Keith-Lucas and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, whose invaluable collaboration helped make the exhibit possible. The Carrabelle History Museum warmly invites the public to visit and celebrate the legacy of these local heroes.

Special Exhibit: Stories in Glass - A Vintage Bottle Exhibit
2025-10-01 - 2025-12-28 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is pleased to announce a special display featuring vintage bottles of the Forgotten Coast. This exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, October 1 through Sunday, December 28. This unique exhibit will showcase a wide variety of interesting and historical bottles that tell the story of Franklin County’s heritage, industry, and everyday life. Visitors can explore this special exhibit on Wednesdays from 12 to 5 pm ET, Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm ET, and Sundays from 12 to 5 pm ET. Admission is free, with donations warmly welcomed.
The display will feature Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery bottle, found on nearby St. Vincent Island, once part of the estate of Dr. Raymond V. Pierce, a physician and patent medicine maker. His products, such as Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, Golden Medical Discovery, and Pleasant Pellets, made him a millionaire, with nearly a million bottles shipped each year. He also founded the Pierce Glass Company, which produced bottles for his own medicines and brands like Pond’s Extract and Lydia Pinkham. In 1907, he purchased St. Vincent Island in Franklin County, where he built a private preserve with roads, cottages, and imported game animals, until his death on the island in 1914.
Other highlights of the exhibit include Coca-Cola bottles bottled locally in Apalachicola. The Apalachicola Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, in operation through the late 1970s, is remembered for its classic green glass bottles embossed with “Apalachicola, FLA” on the bottom. Today, these bottles are sought-after collectibles.
Also on display are bottles from the shipwrecked SS Tarpon, including cherry bottles and beer bottles. Visitors will also see medicine bottles once used by local midwife Tillie Miller, local milk bottles, as well as perfume bottles, and other rare glass finds. All of which provide a glimpse into past daily life in Franklin County.

Carrabelle Museum Day
2025-09-20 | Carrabelle Florida, Carrabelle, FL, United States
Carrabelle’s three museums will open their doors free of charge on Saturday, September 20 as part of the annual Museum Day celebration. In honor of this day, Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, Carrabelle History Museum, and Crooked River Lighthouse Museum invite you to Carrabelle FL for special activities and exhibits. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will be open from 11 am – 5 pm. Carrabelle History Museum will be open from 10 am – 5 pm. Crooked River Lighthouse will be open from 9 am – 5 pm. Guests can also enjoy the Country Farmer’s Market from 9 am-1 pm at Crooked River Lighthouse Park with local crafts, baked goods and area produce.
Each year, Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors; it shines a spotlight on incredible culture and history exhibits. This year’s theme, “Signals & Stories: Communication Across Time” will explore flashing beacons, radio calls, whispered tales and the signals that shaped our community and beyond. Each of Carrabelle’s museums will commemorate the theme with their own focus. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum will feature wartime communication through radio signals, codes, and stories of those who trained at Camp Gordon Johnston. Crooked River Lighthouse will highlight maritime signals like daymarks, semaphore flags and light signals. The Carrabelle History Museum will focus on storytelling through personal stories, community signals, and vintage postcards.
Guests can take part in hands-on activities and discover how these signals reveal cultural traditions and military valor. From lighthouse beams to military radios to family stories, the Forgotten Coast has long relied on signals to carry meaning across time. This year’s exhibits uncover how Carrabelle’s people, places, and artifacts served as beacons—communicating to residents and visitors through leadership, and legend.
Guests can enjoy activities and discover how the Forgotten Coast has long relied on signals to carry meaning across time. These exhibits uncover how the people, places, and artifacts of our area served as beacons—sharing messages through leadership and legend. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum
Honors the military men and women as well as civilian personnel who trained and worked in Carrabelle and Franklin County during 1942 through 1946. The museum houses numerous displays of military artifacts, photos and memorabilia of many types. Plus the Motor Pool building displays the museum’s military vehicles on site – WWII DUKW, German Lieferwagen, and WWII Jeep. Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located at 1873 Highway 98 West, directly across from Carrabelle Beach where military troops practiced D-Day beach assaults. Saturday hours 11 am-5 pm.
Carrabelle History Museum
Features local artifacts and exhibits including Carrabelle’s Native American people, the Steamship “Tarpon”, the original “World’s Smallest Police Station”, Carrabelle industry and culture (seafood, lumber and more) and families from the pioneer days to the present. Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. Saturday hours 10 am-5 pm.
Crooked River Lighthouse
The history and the science of the lighthouse are displayed through interesting exhibits, including a historical setting of the early 1900’s, various lighthouse beacons, the methods of constructing a skeletal tower lighthouse, plus the lighthouse’s original 1895 Fresnel lens! Also on display are the original Keeper’s House clock, a barometer, an antique glass fire grenade, and more. Crooked River Lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle. Saturday hours 9 am-5 pm.

Special Exhibit: Vintage Office - Relics from City Hall's Past
2025-04-11 - 2025-06-29 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce the extension of its nostalgic exhibit, “Vintage Office – Relics from City Hall’s Past,” now on display through Sunday, June 29. The exhibit offers visitors a glimpse into the workings of Carrabelle’s city government in decades past. Step into the office of yesteryear and explore a collection of authentic artifacts used by city officials to keep the town running smoothly. The Carrabelle History Museum is open Wednesday from 12 to 5 pm ET, Thursday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm ET, and Sunday from 12 to 5 pm ET. Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted.
Among the artifacts highlighted are historic city log books, a municipal court log from the 1940s—complete with charges like fighting and disorderly conduct, original City of Carrabelle ballot boxes and paper ballots once used in local elections, a classic 1953 Underwood Standard Typewriter used by Assistant City Clerk Mary Mathes, a vintage mechanical adding machine, and the black ledger from longtime City Clerk Charles Lee Daniels, who faithfully served Carrabelle for 34 years. These intriguing pieces tell the story of the city’s administrative past and provide a tangible connection to Carrabelle’s civic heritage.

Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting speaker program entitled “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People”. This program will feature Barbara Clark, a Regional Director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN), and will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. There is no charge for this event.
Native Americans and some early settlers depended on their surrounding environment to meet their essential needs, as their grocery store, hardware store, and pharmacy. Because of this, the plants around them played an important part in their everyday lives, serving as resources for food, medicine, tools, storage, transportation, dyes, and shelter. For thousands of years, people in Florida have been learning about plants and their many uses. Archaeologists continue to uncover the diverse ways plants were used by Florida’s prehistoric inhabitants and early settlers. This presentation explores the fascinating roles plants played in Florida’s history.
Barbara Clark, Regional Director for both the Northwest and North Central Regional Centers of the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN). She is a Registered Professional Archaeologist who specializes in historic archaeology, 19th and early 20th century and also a board member of the Florida Archaeological Council and Chair of the Tallahassee Trust for Historic Preservation. Her favorite areas of expertise include advocacy at the state and local level, historic cemeteries, and disaster planning.
There is no fee for this program but donations are gladly accepted to defray costs.

Special Exhibit Honoring Carrabelle’s African-American Pioneers
2025-02-05 - 2025-03-02 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is pleased to announce a special exhibit for February in honor of Black History Month, recognizing the remarkable achievements of several notable African-American individuals with ties to Carrabelle. This exhibit will be open from Wednesday, February 5 through Sunday, March 2. Visitors can explore the exhibit at the Carrabelle History Museum on Wednesdays from 12 to 5 pm ET, Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm ET, and Sundays from 12 to 5 pm ET. Admission is free, with donations warmly welcomed.
The exhibit offers an inspiring journey into the lives of just a few of the extraordinary individuals who exemplify the resilience and talent of Carrabelle’s African-American community. John C. Robinson, the “Brown Condor” and “Father of the Tuskegee Airmen,” overcame significant barriers to pioneer aviation achievements and contribute to Ethiopia’s resistance against Mussolini’s forces. John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil, a celebrated Negro Leagues baseball star, became Major League Baseball’s first African-American scout and coach, co-founding the Negro League Baseball Museum and earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The exhibit also shares the story of Abraham Allen, one of Carrabelle’s original founders, who laid a foundation for progress, while his daughter, Laura “Aunt Laura” Wiggins, became a cherished midwife, delivering babies and providing care for the community. The legacy continues with Aunt Laura’s granddaughter, Classie Lowery, known as the “Mother of the Hill,” who raised and educated 26 children while dedicating herself to faith and community service. The exhibit also honors the broader contributions of Carrabelle’s African-American community, highlighting their vital roles in shaping the town’s early history and culture. Visitors are invited to celebrate these remarkable lives and achievements.

Carrabelle History Museum’s Speaker Program: Pirates of the Florida West Coast
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting speaker program about the Pirates of the Florida West Coast. This program will feature Robert Jacob, author and historian, and will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. There is no charge for this event.
Award-winning author and historian Robert Jacob brings over 50 years of experience in living history portrayals and a passion for uncovering the truths behind myths and inaccuracies in historical records. Known for his expertise in pirate history, he has authored several books, including A Pirate’s Life in the Golden Age of Piracy; Pirates of the Florida Coast: Truths, Legends, and Myths; and Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed.
During his engaging presentation, Jacob will share tales of daring adventures, treasure hunts, and legends. Drawing from his research and writings, he will explore the truths, myths, and legends of Florida’s pirate past. Attendees can expect an entertaining and educational experience.
Florida’s pirate history is brimming with colorful stories of plundering along the coasts and shipping lanes, from Key West to Pensacola and beyond. Jacob’s presentation will delve into these accounts, shedding light on figures like the legendary José Gaspar and the pirates of Florida’s West Coast while separating fact from fiction.
Jacob’s lifelong dedication to history earned him induction into the International Pirate Hall of Fame. His research, prompted by the contradictions in historical records, culminated in his first book, A Pirate’s Life in the Golden Age of Piracy, published in 2018 after a decade-long quest for accurate information on pirates.
There is no fee for this program but donations are gladly accepted to defray costs.

Special Exhibit: Home for the Holidays
2024-12-04 - 2025-01-12 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is pleased to announce a special holiday exhibit, “Home for the Holidays” featuring the folk art paintings of historic Carrabelle by beloved local historian, James W. “Buz” Putnal. These paintings reflect Buz’s love for Carrabelle’s heritage, capturing iconic scenes and memories that will resonate with locals and visitors alike.
This nostalgic special exhibit offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Carrabelle’s past through Buz’s artwork. The exhibit opens Wednesday, December 4 and will run through Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Carrabelle History Museum. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, December 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Visitors are welcome on Wednesdays from 12 to 5 pm ET, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm ET, and Sundays 12 to 5 pm ET. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. (Closed December 25 and January 1.)
Buz Putnal, born on October 16, 1936, in Carrabelle, spent his life dedicated to his community and family. He married his high school sweetheart, Genevieve Carrol, and together they raised four children. After a career with Gulf Oil Company and Buckeye Cellulose Corporation, Buz dedicated his retirement years to exploring his passions in painting, woodworking, historical preservation and his family. Buz also served his community as a City Commissioner and Mayor of Carrabelle.
“Home for the Holidays” features oil paintings that celebrate the scenic charm and historic character of Carrabelle in Buz’s folk art style. Visitors will be able to enjoy an intimate look at his depictions of the town’s landmarks and landscapes, as Buz saw them through his eyes and brushstrokes. His book, Echoes of Carrabelle, further preserves Carrabelle’s heritage, offering anecdotes and insights into the community’s unique stories.
Community members and visitors are invited to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy the legacy of Buz Putnal through his artwork—a tribute to Carrabelle and a reflection of his lifelong devotion to his family, community, and the history of this beloved coastal town.

Special Exhibit: “Shells and Shards”
2024-10-02 10:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a special exhibit, “Shells & Shards”. This unique exhibit delves into the rich prehistoric history of Carrabelle, showcasing intricate Native American pottery shards and shells that tell the stories of ancient cultural practices and daily life. This exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, October 2 through Saturday, October 27. The museum is open Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 noon to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission; donations are gratefully accepted to defray costs.
Every piece in this exhibit tells a story. From the shells that reveal the seafood consumed by the area’s early inhabitants to the tools crafted from discarded items, such as conch shells repurposed into farming hoes, these fragments come together to form a rich mosaic of our shared heritage.
The exhibit highlights the fascinating artifacts from Carrabelle’s earliest inhabitants, particularly those from the Apalachee tribes. These prehistoric people lived in numerous villages along the shore of St. George Sound and the local rivers over two thousand years ago, with over 40,000 tribal members residing between the Apalachicola and Aucilla Rivers.
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of villages, middens (ancient garbage piles), and burial grounds within Carrabelle’s city limits, suggesting the area was an important trade port due to its natural deep water harbor at the confluence of three rivers. The “Shells & Shards” exhibit shares the lives of Carrabelle’s “first people.”

Special Exhibit: Tate’s Hell, the Legend, Tate's Hell, the Place
2024-03-16 - 2024-06-30 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is thrilled to announce the extension of its popular exhibit, “Tate’s Hell, the Legend. Tate’s Hell, the Place”. Originally scheduled to conclude on April 27, the exhibit will now be open for visitors through June 30 due to overwhelming demand and community interest. The museum is open Wednesdays from 12 noon to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 noon to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission; donations are gratefully accepted to defray costs.
Since its opening on Saturday, March 16, the exhibit has interested audiences with its exploration of the legend of Tate’s Hell, shedding light on the misadventures and fate of Cebe Tate, and the intriguing origins behind the name of Tate’s Hell State Forest. Visitors have been treated to a captivating array of wildlife and landscape photography captured within Tate’s Hell by esteemed photographers John Spohrer and Jon Johnson. Their stunning images vividly depict the unique beauty and mystique of this legendary locale.
Additionally, the exhibit showcases cultural treasures such as the iconic ballad, “The Ballad of Tate’s Hell” by Will McLean, performed by the talented Frank Lindamood. Also featured is the 1983 short film, “A Tale of Tate’s Hell”, produced by the FSU Department of Communications, offering an unique interpretation on the Tate’s Hell legend.
“In the folk region, people are wedded to the land, and the land holds memories. The people themselves possess identity and ancestry, through continuous occupation of the same soil. Local events can flower into legend and ballad and proverb, and village ways can harden into custom,” remarked Richard M. Corson in American Folklore, a sentiment that resonates deeply with the essence of this exhibit.

Spanish Florida: Speaker Program
2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Carrabelle Masonic Lodge, 108 N. E. 1st Street, Carrabelle, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting speaker program entitled, “Spanish Florida”. This program will feature a speaker from the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 10 am – 12 pm in Masonic Lodge, 108 N.E. 1st Street, Carrabelle, FL (next to the Episcopal church.) There is no charge for this event.
This program will include an overview of the Spanish in Florida, including the Spanish Missions, focusing on Mission San Luis and the Apalachee, Native Peoples. The presentation ends with a discussion on how the Spanish have had a lasting influence on Florida’s heritage.
There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty.

Dog Island Is Moving: How and What It Means Speaker Program
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting speaker program entitled, “Dog Island Is Moving”. This program will feature an Archaeologist from the Florida Department of State and will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina. There is no charge for this event.
Florida has the second longest continuous coastline of any state in the United States. Coupled with this, its many rivers, lakes, and sinks mean much of the state’s fascinating archaeological record exists underwater. The Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources is tasked with managing, interpreting, promoting, and protecting archaeological sites on state lands and in state waters. Recently, archaeologists from the state office conducted a remote sensing and sediment core survey around Dog Island. The purpose of this work was to study how the island has moved over time and how this movement may be affecting shipwrecks and other archaeological sites in the vicinity. This talk will discuss the methods used to map the seafloor around Dog Island and how scuba divers collected and analyzed sediment cores to trace island movement. Preliminary results and plans for future research will also be covered. Finally, this talk will highlight the importance of protecting archaeological sites and what the public can do to contribute to these efforts.

Special Display on Carrabelle’s Early Postal Service
2023-11-24 - 2023-12-30 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is hosting a special display on the early days of the Postal Service in Carrabelle. The display will be open from Friday, November 24 until Saturday, December 30. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted. The museum is open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays through Saturdays 10 am-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm.
Carrabelle’s Post Office was first established in 1878, three years before the town’s official founding. Guests can learn about some of Carrabelle’s Postmasters including Caroline “Carrie” Arabella Hall, Cecilia Kilbourn, and J.L Mayton. Which postmaster served under seven presidential administrations? Which postmaster was instrumental in Carrabelle becoming established? Which postmaster was rumored to simply be in the right place at the right time? Which postmaster is known as a beloved figure? Which postmaster does legend say the town was named after? Learn about these interesting people and see their Presidential certificates, historic photos and other artifacts.

Special Exhibit on Innovations and Adaptations in Carrabelle
2023-10-04 - 2023-11-19 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a special exhibit about innovations and adaptations that impacted life in Carrabelle over the years. This exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, October 4 through Sunday, November 19. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays through Saturdays 10 am-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm.
This exhibit will explore innovations, inventions and adaptations that impacted life in Carrabelle in small and large ways. Through time the people who lived here have taken existing things to make them work better or repurposed them for an entirely new use. This display will highlight rebuilt tools for turpentining, changes in fishing net design, and improvements in early building construction.

Legend of Tate's Hell: History Program
2023-03-18 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum presents a history program entitled “The Legend of Tate’s Hell.” This program will explore the many facets of the legend of Tate’s Hell, the fate of Cebe Tate, and how Tate’s Hell State Forest got its name. The FSU Department of Communications’ 1983 short film, “A Tale of Tate’s Hell,” will be shown. This program will be held Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. There is no charge for this event.
The film’s opening line says, “In the folk region, people are wedded to the land, and the land holds memories. The people themselves possess identity and ancestry through the continuous occupation of the same soil. Local events can flower into legend, ballad, proverb, and village ways can harden into custom.” Richard M. Corson in American Folklore
There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Seating is limited, and masks are optional. Attendees are asked to follow health guidelines. For more information, contact 850-697-2141.
Pictured below are Cebe Tate and his parents (Jebediah Tate & unnamed wife)

The Battle of Natural Bridge: History Program
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting an interesting history program entitled, “The Battle of Natural Bridge”. This program features historian and author, Dale Cox and will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. There is no charge for this event.
This program will explore the little known facts about the 1865 Union raid that culminated at the Battle of Natural Bridge, the largest Civil War engagement in Florida’s Big Bend region and one of the last significant Confederate victories of the Civil War. Fought on March 6, 1865, along the St. Marks River, the battle not only preserved Tallahassee’s status as the only unconquered Southern capital east of the Mississippi, it protected a large area of North Florida and South Georgia from devastation at the hands of advancing Union troops.
Historian and author Dale Cox is the author of a book entitled, “The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida: The Confederate Defense of Tallahassee”. Dale Cox is the author of more than one dozen books on Southern history and culture and has won numerous awards.
There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Seating will be limited and masks are optional. Attendees are asked to follow health guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing hands. For more information, contact 850-697-2141.

Grand Opening of a New Exhibit on “Shipwrecks of Dog Island”
2022-10-12 - 2022-12-10 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce the grand opening of a new exhibit on “Shipwrecks of Dog Island.” This Grand Opening Celebration will start on Wednesday, October 12 at 12 noon and run through December 10 at 6 pm. The exhibit will then become a permanent installation. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 – 5 pm.
This exhibit will explore Dog Island’s rich maritime history, and especially focus on those shipwrecks that resulted from the Category 5 direct hit, the “Carrabelle Hurricane” in 1899 through amazing photographs. Dog Island was a safe harbor for European explorers, smugglers, fishermen and lumbermen. In 2018, Hurricane Michael uncovered parts of two ships that were wrecked during the 1899 event. Learn why these ships were visiting Carrabelle and which of our exports they took back to Europe.
An original video featuring expert underwater archaeologist Chuck Meide describes the process of identifying the sunken ships. It informs visitors about what to do when they come across an artifact on public land whether that’s a piece of a shipwreck, an arrowhead, or a piece of pottery. This exhibit was funded in part as a heritage education project by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Preservation and the State of Florida.
This exhibit created by curator Joan Matey is the first to be installed in the museum’s refurbished upstairs. Please note that the upstairs currently can only be accessed by stairs and is therefore temporarily not accessible to those with mobility issues. An elevator has been funded through a grant and through dedicated fundraising efforts and will be installed by next summer. A special video program will also make it possible to learn about the Shipwrecks of Dog Island exhibit from downstairs to accommodate all visitors during this transition period.

Special Exhibit on Carrabelle in the 1930s
2022-05-01 - 2022-05-29 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce a special exhibit on “Carrabelle in the 1930s” that will be opening on Sunday, May 1, and be on display through Sunday, May 29. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 – 5 pm.
All month long, the Carrabelle History Museum will be celebrating the anniversary of the original opening of the now historic City Hall Building, which currently houses the Carrabelle History Museum. Carrabelle’s Historic City Hall first opened to the public on May 2, 1938. This building was the result of a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project and was described at the time of its construction as “one of the finest buildings in the state for a city of this size.” The structure is a two-story brick vernacular style of that period. Carrabelle’s original City Hall was constructed by Marvin N. Justiss, a local mason of note who is said to have built half of Carrabelle. Mr. Justiss hand-made the concrete blocks in wooden forms. Each one weighs over 60 pounds.
In addition, this exhibit will also explore what Carrabelle and Franklin County were like during that era. Fun, cultural highlights will be shared as well as serious items of note happening in the world to provide context to 1930s Carrabelle. Visitors are invited to come to the museum to learn about Captain Wing’s ferry between Carrabelle and Apalachicola, the opening of the first bridge across the Apalachicola Bay connecting Carrabelle to Apalachicola by road, and the sinking of the Steamship Tarpon. This was the era of steamships, ferries, brand new bridges, big band swing, and jazz music, all the while the Nazis were already consolidating power and World War II was brewing.
This exhibit will consist of a newly restored original jail cell door, a display on the construction methods of the City Hall building, historic photos of Franklin County from the 1930s, historical newspaper articles, plus artifacts and music from the 1930s.
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Carrabelle History Museum is located, one block from Carrabelle Harbor, at 106 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact 850-697-2141 or go to www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org.

Carrabelle History Museum Special Exhibit on "C. C. Land Turpentine Camp
2022-03-02 - 2022-04-30 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce a new special exhibit on “C. C. Land Turpentine Camp”. This exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, March 2 through Saturday, April 30. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 – 5 pm.
Clifford C. Land, known as C. C. Land, founded turpentine operations in Tate’s Hell in the 1930s, starting at High Bluff and moving to Greenpoint, between Eastpoint and Carrabelle. Turpentine camp workers needed exceptional strength to wield the heavy hand tools and had to master skillful techniques to maximize the amount of sap they could get from a pine tree without destroying it. C.C. kept the company going until wage labor laws made it no longer feasible, and this was the last operating turpentine camp in Franklin County. In the late 1940s, the business converted to logging and cattle raising.
The exhibit shows the difficult process of gathering sap and distilling it into resin with many photos, artifacts, letters, and documents from the C. C. Land Turpentine Company. An impressive array of tools unique to the turpentine trade and old hand-made wood and tin tool carriers are on display. There are bark hacks, scrapers, axes, odd-shaped galvanized buckets from the late 1930s, and a collection of different types of pots and trays used to collect the pine sap. The historic photos of the camp workers on the job reflect their skill and strength and illustrate the challenges of this long-ago profession. Aluminum tokens, known as scrip used for purchases at the camp commissary are also part of the display, as well as samples of the many medicinal products made from pine derivatives.
This amazing collection of authentic artifacts is on loan from Bonnie Allen, granddaughter of Clifford C. Land and retired Park Services Specialist. She will be at the Carrabelle History Museum on Saturday, March 19 from 10 am – 3 pm to further interpret her collection and discuss the turpentine industry in Franklin County. Bonnie Allen is from Apalachicola and worked with the Florida Park Service for over 35 years, at St. George Island State Park, St. Andrews State Park, and most recently with Tallahassee-St. Marks Area Parks.
Come to the museum to learn about the history of this hard way of life in Franklin County. Carrabelle History Museum is located, one block from Carrabelle Harbor, at 106 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact 850-697-2141 or go to www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org.

Carrabelle History Museum: History of the Turpentine Industry in North Florida
2022-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a new educational program entitled, “History of the Turpentine Industry in North Florida” featuring Barbara Clark, Director of the North Central Region for Florida Public Archaeology (FPAN). The program will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL.
Learn about the turpentine and naval stores industry in Florida and the impacts it had on Florida’s history and our local area’s economy. The presentation will include the beginnings of the industry in the Southeast, through the convict leasing program during Reconstruction, and insights into causes that led to the end of the industry in Florida. This presentation is most appropriate for adults, but young people are welcome.
Barbara Clark is a Registered Professional Archaeologist who specializes in historic archaeology of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Her interests include the turpentine and lumber industry, specifically focusing on the social aspects of “camp life”.
These History Speaker Series programs are very popular and many programs fill to capacity. There is no charge for this event but reservations are needed as space and seating are limited. Reservations can be made by contacting 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com. Please arrive by 9:50 am so that everyone can be seated.
Masks are required for this program. In addition, attendees are asked to follow health guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing hands.
Although there is no fee for this program, donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Programs are sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Sunset Isle RV Resort, and Shaun Donahoe Realty with promotional funding provided by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Carrabelle History Museum: Shipwrecks of Dog Island
2022-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating history program about the Shipwrecks of Dog Island. This program features Florida historian, Chuck Meide and will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. There is no charge for this event.
This program will explore Dog Island’s rich maritime history, and especially focus on those shipwrecks that resulted from the Category 5 direct hit, the “Carrabelle Hurricane” in 1899. In prehistory, Dog Island was used as a campground by Paleo-Indians. It served as a safe harbor for European explorers and smugglers and later for fishermen and lumber tradesmen. Dog Island served as an amphibious training site during World War II. Most recently, Hurricane Michael uncovered parts of two ships that were shipwrecked during the 1899 event.
Chuck Meide is a maritime archaeologist and the Director of the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program (LAMP) for over 15 years. LAMP is a program by the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum to conduct research and maritime archaeology in St. Augustine and the State of Florida. Chuck has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Anthropology with a focus in underwater archaeology from Florida State University and has undertaken Ph.D. studies in Historical Archaeology at the College of William and Mary.
There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina, Sunset Isle RV Resort, and Shaun Donahoe Realty. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Seating will be limited and masks are optional. Attendees are asked to follow health guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing hands. For more information, contact 850-697-2141.

Carrabelle History Museum: Right on Time Buck O'Neil and Black Baseball
2021-11-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating history program entitled, “Right On Time: Buck O’Neil and Black Baseball”. This program features author, Wes Singletary and baseball aficionado, Josh Weaver and will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10 am – 12 pm in the upstairs room at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St. James Ave (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. Due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited. There is no charge for this event but reservations are required.
John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil was born in Carrabelle, FL on November 13, 1911. He became a famous first baseman and manager for the Kansas City Monarchs, a Negro Leagues team. In 1956 he joined the Chicago Cubs as one of the first African-American scouts in Major League Baseball. Then the first African-American coach in the Major Leagues in 1962. Buck also founded the Negro League Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, and was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006.
The History Speaker Series programs are popular and due to COVID precautions, seating will be limited to 50 attendees. Reservations are required by emailing carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com. Masks are required. Seats will be spaced to allow for social distancing. Attendees are asked to follow all health guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing hands frequently. There is no fee for this program. Donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact 850-697-2141.

Carrabelle History Museum presents a Special Exhibit on Sponge Diving in Carrabelle and North Florida
2021-10-01 - 2022-03-31 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a special exhibit on Sponge Diving in Carrabelle and the North Gulf Coast of Florida. This exhibit will be on display through Thursday, March 31, 2022. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 – 5 pm.
After the sponge industry in Greece collapsed in the late 1800s, Greek divers brought their practices to Florida and created an extremely lucrative industry. Apalachicola, Tarpon Springs, and Key West emerged as top sponge trade ports. By 1900, Apalachicola was home to two sponge warehouses and employed around 100 men. Carrabelle developed a large sponge fleet of its own during that time.
Small sailboats embarked on month-long harvesting trips in the northern Gulf. Each vessel carried several small dinghies. A pair of men worked each dingy with one man rowing as the other looked for sponges using a glass viewing box pressed against the surface of the water.
The arrival of diving technology in the early 1900s, the diving suit, brought more efficiency to harvesting. The diving suit enabled the men to walk along the seafloor to more quickly harvest sponges. By around the 1930s, a combination of overharvesting, blight, and the invention of synthetic sponges led to the depletion of the sponge industry which virtually closed in this area at that time. In recent years sponge harvesting has made a bit of a comeback and locally-sourced sponges can once again be found in Franklin County.
A turn-of-the-century Greek sponge diving suit complete with a helmet and weight belt is the focal point of the exhibit. The Sponge Diving exhibit also includes an authentic, brass sponge diving helmet used by a former local diver as well as a diorama of the sponge docks, early images, and historical photos of Carrabelle’s sponge boats and local sponge divers plus a fascinating video of sponge diving.
Carrabelle History Museum is located, one block from Carrabelle Harbor, at 106 SE Avenue B, Carrabelle, FL. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact 850-697-2141 or go to Carrabelle History Museum.

Celebrating Carrabelle High School
2021-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum will present “Remembering Carrabelle High School”. The month-long exhibit will culminate with a special Carrabelle High School Reunion Reception at the Carrabelle History Museum on Saturday, July 31 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Guests will have a chance to share nostalgic stories of historic CHS. Alumni can video their favorite legends, tales, and yarns. The original, old Carrabelle school bell, which has been beautifully restored, will be installed by volunteers of the Carrabelle History Museum. Light refreshments will be served.
The Carrabelle High School exhibit highlights high school sports trophies across the decades, starting from the 1930s, including football and girls’ basketball. Vintage cheerleader outfits, letter sweaters, stadium cushions, band jackets, and cafeteria trays show the transition from Carrabelle Mullets to Green Devils and finally the Panthers. High school yearbooks, school team, and activity photos, and school portraits are featured as well.
Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, in historic downtown Carrabelle, FL. The museum and the exhibit are open Wednesday from 12-5 pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 12-5 pm. There is no charge for admission but donations are warmly welcomed. For more information, contact the museum at 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

Remembering Carrabelle High School Exhibit
2021-07-01 - 2021-08-01 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum will present a special exhibit featuring Carrabelle High School memorabilia. It is part of the new and expanded Family Life Room with high school sports trophies across the decades starting with the 1920 football team and the 1937 state champion girls’ basketball team. There are old cheerleader outfits, letter sweaters, stadium cushions, band jackets, and cafeteria trays marking the transition from the Carrabelle Mullets to the Green Devils and finally the Panthers. Old pictures and artifacts of local drug stores and popular restaurants are alongside Coca-Cola memorabilia. Family genealogy notebooks and school yearbooks to peruse offer a trip down memory lane. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The Carrabelle History Museum is open from 12 pm – 5 pm Sundays and Wednesdays and 10 am – 5 pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Avenue B: the Place to See
2021-06-12 10:00 - 18:00
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to again be hosting a fun, historical, cultural, and natural resources expo on Avenue B as part of the 30th Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival. This educational expo will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 10 am – 6 pm in Carrabelle, FL on the street in front of the Carrabelle History Museum. Admission is free and open to the public.
This expo on “Avenue B: the Place to See” allows guests to experience the rich culture, natural resources, and local history of the region. The Avenue B Experience will feature educational activities, exciting displays and installations, regional folk craft demonstrations, local and state resource experts, and live animals. These exhibitors showcase the wonderful resources that make our area unique.
Try your hand at the wooden boat building. Get up and personal with some local wild animal ambassadors. Learn about local plants and their historic and current uses including a few survival skills. Discover the local history through the three history museums of Carrabelle. Find out how Carrabelle was transformed into a training camp during WWII or what the keeper of a lighthouse recorded in his daily log. Learn about local archaeology including animal skulls and pottery shards. Explore the booms and busts of Carrabelle’s history of by-gone eras when local logging and lumber merchants, steamships, party boats, and shrimping vessels lined the deep Carrabelle River. Bone up on your knowledge of native wildlife and learn about the amazing resources in our area parks, forests, and refuges. Hold a 20,000-year-old fossil at the Carrabelle History Museum. See a real WWII DUKW (amphibious truck). See shark jaws and marine biology specimens from FSU Coastal and Marine Lab! All this and more can be found within the Avenue B experience. Free and fun for all.

Hosted by the Carrabelle History Museum as part of the Carrabelle Riverfront Festival. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact the Carrabelle History Museum at 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com.

Avenue B: The Place to See
2021-05-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Carrabelle Riverfront, Marine Street, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to again be hosting a fun, historical, cultural, and natural resources expo on Avenue B as part of the 30th Annual Carrabelle Riverfront Festival. This educational expo will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 10 am – 6 pm in Carrabelle, FL, on the street in front of the Carrabelle History Museum. Admission is free and open to the public.
This expo on “Avenue B: the Place to See” allows guests to experience the region’s rich culture, natural resources, and local history. The Avenue B Experience will feature educational activities, exciting displays and installations, regional folk craft demonstrations, local and state resource experts, and live animals. These exhibitors showcase the beautiful resources that make our area unique.
Try your hand at the wooden boat building. Get up and personal with some local wild animal ambassadors. Learn about local plants and their historical and current uses, including a few survival skills. Discover the local history through the three history museums of Carrabelle. Find out how Carrabelle was transformed into a training camp during WWII or what the keeper of a lighthouse recorded in his daily log. Learn about local archaeology, including animal skulls and pottery shards. Explore the booms and busts of Carrabelle’s history of by-gone eras when local logging and lumber merchants, steamships, party boats, and shrimping vessels lined the deep Carrabelle River. Bone up on your knowledge of native wildlife and learn about the fantastic resources in our area, parks, and forests. Hold a 20,000-year-old fossil at the Carrabelle History Museum. See a real WWII DUKW (amphibious truck). See shark jaws and marine biology specimens from FSU Coastal and Marine Lab! All this and more can be found within the Avenue B experience. Free and fun for all.
Hosted by the Carrabelle History Museum as part of the Carrabelle Riverfront Festival. Funding in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information, contact the Carrabelle History Museum at 850-697-2141 or carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com.
