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Take a Video Tour of Our Magnificent Museums
Want a closer look inside the Forgotten Coast’s treasured museums and historical sites? Check out our Museum Video Series hosted by Trinity Hardy. These enlightening videos will take you on a brief tour of each Franklin County museum, including The Raney House Museum, The Orman House Museum, John Gorrie Museum State Park, Carrabelle History Museum and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, as well as our two historic lighthouses: Cape St. George Light and Crooked River Lighthouse. Discover the rich historical significance of each site and get a glimpse of the unique artifacts, memorabilia and exhibits showcased inside these fascinating museums.
Forgotten Coast Like A Local: Episode 1 - Museums
Forgotten Coast Like A Local - Trailer
Raney House Museum
Carrabelle History Museum
Orman House Museum
Carrabelle Lighthouse Museum
John Gorrie Museum
Estuarine Research Reserve
St. George Lighthouse Museum
Camp Gordon Johnston
RELAX & STAY AWHILE
From a quaint beach cottage to a luxurious beachfront villa, Florida's Forgotten Coast offers a variety of places to stay.
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Carrabelle Beach RV Resort
With an array of lodging options—from Cozy Cabins and RV Sites to Resort Cottages and an Oceanview Loft—Carrabelle Beach RV Resort offers something for everyone. Featuring lush, natural landscaping, a large, sparkling swimming pool, a beautiful clubhouse, and tons of nearby attractions and activities, our Carrabelle Beach RV Resort is camping at its finest. They offer a fenced dog run…
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Franklin Inn
Located in Carrabelle, this brand new, thirty room, pet friendly inn features rooms with a king size bed or two queen size beds. All rooms have microwave, refrigerators, 27” flat screen cable TVs, wireless internet and in room coffee. Free boat launch just down the street, only three blocks from numerous marinas.
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Collins Vacation Rentals
Making Memories for a Lifetime on St. George Island! Collins Vacation Rentals has been welcoming families to St. George Island since 1973. They manage over 250 privately owned rental properties, and many are PET FRIENDLY! Their accommodations range from luxuriously appointed five – seven-bedroom beach homes to old Florida-style cottages, beach bungalows, low-rise condos, and townhomes. Amenities include free long…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the Forgotten Coast's authentic, Old Florida charm at more than 100 annual events and festivals, that highlight our natural resources, culture and history. Click here to see all events
Carrabelle Culture Crawl Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Culture Crawl is a free celebration of amazing local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle. This cultural event is a free celebration of amazing local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle. This is a…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival in Carrabelle, Florida is a full day of free, family-friendly activities, live music, entertainment, unique and colorful arts & craft vendors, and delicious food. There will be plenty of activities for the kids, young & old along the beautiful, historic waterfront. Photo Credit: Sheri Wesson
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African-American History Festival Apalachicola
H’COLA’s Annual African-American History Festival will be held February 17 – 19, 2023. This event is a celebration of African-American history, life, music, and culture. This outdoor, family-oriented event is filled with varied artists and entertainers, children’s activities, arts, history, education, health & wellness, and more.
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