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SUMMARY:Operation Husky\, the Invasion of Sicily
DESCRIPTION:Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit about Operation Husky\, the invasion of Sicily.  This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday\, January 6\, 2026 until Saturday\, January 31\, 2026.  The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. There is no charge for admission\, but donations are gladly accepted. \n  \nOperation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943\, devised in North Africa as the Allies drove German and Italian forces from the continent and prepared to advance into Italy. The campaign relied on a series of top-secret deceptions—fake units\, fabricated communications\, and the famed British Intelligence ploy known as Operation Mincemeat\, which persuaded Germany that Sicily was not the next target. It set in motion one of the largest combined operations of World War II\, involving nearly half a million Allied personnel. \n  \nHighlights of this exhibit include a set of top-secret plans for the JOSS segment (3rd Infantry Division) amphibious landings near Licata\, Sicily\, along with details for CENT (Forty-fifth Division near Scoglitti\, Sicily) and DIME (1st  Division near Gela\, Sicily)\, the other two American landing forces. This copy of the top-secret plans was printed just 20 days before the start of Operation Husky\, which involved amphibious landing of infantry and armor as well as parachute operations by the 82nd Airborne. It is also a secret as to why the museum holds this set of plans. \n  \nCamp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle\, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information\, contact the museum at (850) 697-8575\,  museum@campgordonjohnston.com and http://www.campgordonjohnston.com.  Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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LOCATION:Camp Gordon Johnston Museum\, 1873 Hwy 98 West\, Carrabelle\, Fl\, 32322
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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off is the 16th annual event and the primary fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department.  The cook-off attracts area chefs and homegrown locals competing with their prized oyster-based recipes.  If you love to prepare oysters\, we’d love to have you show off your favorite dish! Bring on your oyster stew\, oysters Rockefeller\, oyster casserole\, baked oysters\, margarita oysters\, oyster shooters\, the possibilities are endless! \n  \nThis is the 16th annual Oyster Cook-off\, held on the Saturday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day in downtown Historic Apalachicola at the lovely Riverfront Park.  The event is based at the Apalachicola Center for History\, Culture and Arts and the Riverfront Park at 86 Water Street.  Saturday’s festivities kick off at 8am with a 5K run through historic Apalach\, then start up again from 12:00pm-5:00pm with judging of contestants’ oyster dishes\, children’s activities\, fire fighter demonstrations and live blues music by the John Sutton Band.  Several types of seafood will be offered for sale such as fried\, baked\, and raw oysters\, oyster stew\, fresh shrimp and more! \n  \n“I invite everyone to enter their favorite oyster recipe or just come to enjoy some fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood\, live music and small town camaraderie.” says event organizer Marisa Getter. \n  \nThe Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off was started in 2010 by a group of concerned citizens wanting to raise money for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department.  They saw the department’s need for additional funds to help purchase a new fire truck\, improved firefighting equipment and additional training for its volunteers.  The fundraising board has assisted the department in all of those endeavors\, which have led to the Department improving their insurance “ISO” score to the best rating yet.  In 2025\, we have  sponsored training and equipment for FOUR of our volunteer fire fighters\, thanks to generous donations from our local sponsors and visitors to the Oyster Cookoff! \n  \nMore information about the Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off is available online at www.oystercookoff.com or on Facebook at Apalachicola Oyster Cook-Off.
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LOCATION:Apalachicola Riverfront Park\, Apalachicola\, Florida\, 32320
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SUMMARY:Carrabelle History Museum’s Speaker Program:  History\, Culture\, and Stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida
DESCRIPTION:The Carrabelle History Museum is presenting a fascinating speaker program about the History\, Culture\, and Stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026\, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET at C-Quarters Marina\, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98)\, Carrabelle\, FL. This program will feature Misty Penton\, Bio Archeologist\, Muscogee/Creek Storyteller and Tradition Keeper\, Education Director of the Fred George Museum\, and founder of the Wildwood Preservation Society. There is no charge for this event. \n  \nAt this session\, Misty will discuss the rich history\, culture\, and stories of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Florida\, a people whose resilience has endured despite the hardships of the Trail of Tears and centuries of efforts to erase their identity. Learn how small groups avoided removal by hiding in the swamps of North Florida\, preserving their traditions through strength and secrecy. Misty will share the enduring legacy of Ekvnv Hvtke Tvlwv (White Earth Tribal Town) located at nearby Blountstown\, FL—the only ceremonial square grounds east of the Mississippi with unbroken ceremonies since prehistoric times. Discover the sacred art of shell carving\, a tradition dating back to the Mississippian era\, and explore how generational storytelling\, oral traditions\, and sacred ceremonies continue to guide and sustain the Muscogee people today. Through Misty’s presentation\, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the enduring spirit of the Muscogee people and their unbroken connection to the land\, culture\, and ancestors. \n  \nMisty Penton is the Tradition Keeper and Storyteller for the Muscogee Nation of Florida and serves as the Education Director for The Museum at Fred George Park and Greenway in Tallahassee\, operated by the Wildwood Preservation Society. She also works as the Museum Director/Curator for the Muscogee Nation of Florida and an Education Specialist at WFSU Public Media. Penton holds a Master of Science degree in Physical and Biological Anthropology from the University of Oregon and two Bachelor of Science degrees in Political Science and Anthropology from Florida State University. She grew up near the land that is now Leon County’s Fred George Park and Greenway and helped create a coalition to help found the new county park. \n  \nThere is no fee for this program but donations are gladly accepted to defray costs. Sponsored by C-Quarters Marina and Shaun Donahoe Realty. For more information\, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com  or 850-697-2141. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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LOCATION:The Carrabelle History Museum\, 106 Avenue B SE\, Carrabelle\, FL\, 32322\, United States
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SUMMARY:Eastpoint Souper Celebration (Soup\, Bread\, and Book Sale Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Franklin County Public Libraries invite everyone to a delicious and fun-filled Souper Celebration\, a Soup\, Bread\, and Book Sale Event on Saturday\, January 17\, 2026 at the Eastpoint Branch Library\, 160 Hickory Dip Rd\, Eastpoint\, FL. The general public is welcome from 10 am – 2 pm ET. Members of the Friends have exclusive early access to the soup sale starting at 9:30 am. Also new members\, renewing members and those donating can get a Friends tote bag. This fun celebration will offer local culture and art. This is a family friendly event and all are welcome. \n  \nThis annual event features delicious homemade soups\, freshly baked artisan breads and used books and DVDs. Local residents bring their delicious homemade soups from seafood bisques and gumbos to chili and Brunswick stew\, along with freshly baked breads. With dozens of soups ranging from exotic to healthy to old-fashioned\, visitors are encouraged to come early to get the best selection before they sell out. \n  \nThe Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries (FFCPL) is a 501(c)(3) organization. The funds raised from the Souper Celebrations help the Friends to support the Franklin County Public Libraries in Eastpoint and Carrabelle. The Friends supports many library programs like Summer Reading\, Storytimes\, Adult Crafternoons\, STEM programs\, Book Chats\, and more. \n  \nFunded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. For more information\, please contact the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries at ffcplflorida@gmail.com or https://friendsfcpl.com/.
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LOCATION:Eastpoint Public Library\, 160 Hickory Dip Rd\, Eastpoint\, Fl\, 32328
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