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

Seasonal Exhibit: Shells and Shards

This unique exhibit, open from October 2-27, 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. Every piece in this exhibit tells a story. From the shells that reveal the seafood consumed… 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

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

Exhibits: Shipwrecks of Dog Island

This exhibit explores Dog Island’s rich maritime history, and especially focuses on those shipwrecks that resulted from the direct hit of the 1899 “Carrabelle Hurricane” 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… Continue

Special Exhibit: “Carrabelle in the 1930’s”

Ferry between Apalachicola and Carrabelle. 1930s (circa). Owned and operated by Captain A. L. Wing.

The Carrabelle History Museum is excited to announce a special exhibit on “Carrabelle in the 1930’s” will be opening on Sunday, May 1 and be on display through Saturday, May 28, 2022. There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted. The museum and exhibit are open Wednesdays… Continue

C. C. Land Turpentine Camp

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… Continue