History

Depot Days at the West Florida Railroad Museum

Depot Days at the West Florida Railroad Museum

The history of Milton blows its whistle at the L&N Depot and West Florida Railroad Museum…

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Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

History, nature, hiking and beaches. You’ll find it all at the Naval Live Oaks Area, located on U. S. 98 east of Gulf Breeze, open daily in October from 8 a.m. to sunset. The Visitor Center, opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. features a bookstore, exhibits, and showings of a closed-caption 12-minute orientation film plus nature and history [...]

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Munson Community Heritage Festival

Munson Community Heritage Festival

History comes alive in Blackwater River State Forest with the Munson Community Heritage Festival. In conjunction with State Forest Awareness Month, Blackwater River State Forest along with the Munson Fire Department and Red Rock Masonic Lodge sponsors the festival featuring exhibits, living history demonstrations, bluegrass & gospel music. Visitors will have a chance to see [...]

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Santa Rosa County Historical Museum

Santa Rosa County Historical Museum

ut the history and culture of one of Florida’s most unique counties. Set in Historic Downtown Milton within walking distance of many attractions.

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Secrets of Santa Rosa Archeology & History in Your Own Backyard

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Secrets of Santa Rosa Archeology & History in Your Own Backyard

The Arcadia Mill complex in Milton was Florida’s largest antebellum industrial complex. “Secrets of Santa Rosa Archeology & History in Your Own Backyard” is a lecture series exploring the history and lasting impact of The Arcadia Mill Site. The mill site represents Florida’s first and largest Early American water-powered industrial complex. During its 38-year operation [...]

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