November 2016
Festival of Trees
Come see fabulous holiday trees and wreaths created by Apalachicola's talented artists and creative merchants, being offered for sale by silent auction for just one week. Champagne and Dessert Preview Cocktail Party Monday, November 21 7-9:00 PM Historical Society Members (membership can be purchased at the door for a donation of $10) Festival of Trees Exhibition & Silent Auction November 21 - November 26 Tuesday 11/22 & Wednesday 11/23: Noon - 5 PM Thursday 11/24: Closed for Thanksgiving Friday 11/25:…
Find out more »March 2017
Murder and Mayhem in Franklin County
On Sunday, September 26, 1985 Ilse Newell was found dead in the yard of her Magnolia Bluff home. What happened to Ilse Newell? Historical research addresses the circumstances of her untimely death. Dr. Lois Swoboda will present this third installment of the ever-popular series entitled Murder and Mayhem in Franklin County at the Raney Carriage House, 128 Market Street in Apalachicola.
Find out more »December 2017
Raney House Holiday Party
Raney House Holiday Party / Open House. See our beautiful decorations and join us for Christmas Carolers, Drinks, Treats this Sunday December 17th 4:30 - 6:00pm.
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Cheer at Raney House
Dear Historical Society Friends, Preparations are being made for an annual Holiday Event at the Raney House. The date is December 9 4:30 - 6PM. We are not doing the whole "Festival of Trees" fundraising event, but would like to have some holiday decorations to sell that day. I have all the hardware etc to make wreaths and kissing balls, and will be cutting greens a few days before the event. What I am hoping is that local friends might…
Find out more »May 2019
AAHS Preservation Reception
The Preservation Reception is a continuation of a reception which used to be part of the Apalachicola Historic Tour of Homes, now an Apalachicola Historical Society celebration of the heritage of this historic town, Tickets are $15, and can be bought online at apalachicolahistoricalsocierty.org, at the Raney House or at the Chamber office. We are honored to award the Cornerstone Award, for preservation advocacy. Join us, with home owners and Ghost Walk characters in the Raney House Museum 5:30 to…
Find out more »Apalachicola Historical Society – Diane Brewer
This is the 3rd of a series of presentations offered by Apalachicola Area Historical Society on topics of historic significance. There is no charge although a free will offering will be gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served.
Find out more »December 2019
May 2021
Apalachicola Area Historical Society Spring Speaker Series: Antebellum Ice
History expert Dr. Kevin Bair will speak about the Southern Antebellum period’s use of natural ice, Fredric Tudor’s natural ice trade, the period’s medical use of ice to treat malaria and yellow fever, John Gorrie’s quest for ice and refrigeration, and how the Civil War Naval Blockade of Southern ports caused the ice dependent South in 1862. Dr. Kevin Bair is a U.S. Navy Veteran, is a History Ph.D. student at Liberty University who studies Civil War Medicine. He has…
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