CARRABELLE CULTURE CRAWL 2025

This cultural event is a free celebration of amazing local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle. The Culture Crawl is a wonderful opportunity to add a bit more fun as you experience the wonderful local culture that Carrabelle has to offer.   MUSIC… Continue

February Speaker Program

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 EST at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98),… Continue

JANUARY 2025 SPEAKER PROGRAM

Pirates of the Florida West Coast 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… Continue

HOLIDAY EXHIBIT

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… Continue

Tate’s Hell, the Legend, Tate’s Hell, the Place

Deer in Tate's Hell. Credit: Jon Johnson

This exhibit explores the intriguing legend of Tate’s Hell and uncovers the misadventures of Cebe Tate, and the fascinating origins behind the name of Tate’s Hell State Forest. This exhibit offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, featuring the wildlife and landscape photography of local photographers John… Continue

2024 Culture Crawl

The Carrabelle History Museum hosted the Carrabelle Culture Crawl on Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10 am to 3 pm. This cultural event is a free celebration of amazing local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle.  MUSIC Live music and entertainment was enjoyed on… Continue

SPEAKER PROGRAMS: February 2024

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.  This program will include an overview of the Spanish in Florida,… Continue

Special Display on Carrabelle’s Early Postal Service

Friday, November 24 until Saturday, December 30 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… Continue