Apalachicola History, Culture & Arts

HCA proudly presents “Libby: Diary of an Alaska Pioneer” based on the 1879 diaries of Libby Beaman, an adventurous woman who spent a year in Alaska’s remote Pribilof Islands. The one-woman show starring Elizabeth Ware and directed by David Edgecombe, was originally conceived to commemorate Women’s History Month by honoring the achievements of pioneer women. […]

HCA will host the three-day Apalachicola Film Festival in the upstairs gallery of HCA. The festival has limited seating so purchase your tickets in advance to ensure your attendance! Tickets can be purchased on the website. April 25th: Student Showcase The first evening will feature a student showcase of short films created by high school […]

HCA is excited to bring Anna Feil's Exhibit "Paradise Found" to Apalachicola! Saturday, June 15th through Saturday, July 13th. OPENING RECEPTION WILL BE JUNE 15TH AT 6PM. Anna is a native of Apalachicola, she lives and works in San Diego, California. Anna’s work is a dialogue between her imagination, intuition, and imperfections. She likes to […]

Are you interested in local art? Join us for a one-day outdoor artist exhibit, where you can buy unique, local art and gifts for the holidays. The event will be held at Riverfront Park on 86 Water Street in Apalachicola and will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Spend the day shopping in the […]

Rae Ruff has worn many hats, including Emmy award-winning CNN producer, ad-agency executive, White House assistant pastry chef, author, and artist. Though she feels most at home when she’s in her favorite element: painting. At CNN, Ruff produced Emmy award-winning medical documentaries and created the first-ever “World Aids Day” documentary.  Ruff served as a Vice […]