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SUMMARY:Apalachicola Area Historical Society Presents Turpentine Industry in the Apalachicola Area
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) will be presenting a program on the turpentine industry in the Apalachicola area by Kermit Brown as part of their Spring Speaker Series on Saturday\, January 10\, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \n  \nThis presentation will explore the turpentine industry in the Apalachicola area—its history\, significance\, and the methods used to extract the many valuable products of the pine tree. Kermit will also discuss the lives of the people who worked in this trade\, many of whom were trapped by harsh conditions and restrictive laws. Commonly known as the Naval Stores industry or simply Turpentining\, this trade was Florida’s largest industry for many years. \n  \nKermit Brown is a native Floridian whose mother’s ancestors arrived in Florida in the late 1700s and his father’s in the 1840s. He enjoyed a long career in Florida museums – first at the Florida Museum of Natural History; then\, the Museum of Florida History. Since his retirement in 1994\, Kermit has continued to promote appreciation for the state’s natural and cultural history through writing\, outdoor endeavors and storytelling. Kermit has published a few short stories and several articles including some on Florida history. In 2016\, a book containing 12 of his short stories\, My Life in North Florida\, was published. In 2020\, a second book\, Stories from North Florida\, was published. He continues to lecture on many subjects; but\, his favorite is Florida’s history. In his past\, he has raced hydroplanes\, bicycles\, and crewed on ocean racing sailing yachts. He was a certified scuba diver\, and a skilled aerobatics pilot. He competed in shooting target pistols and won many awards. Since 2011\, he has been competing in barebow recurve archery winning 16 gold medals\, including six state championships\, and a bronze medal from the 2015 National Senior Olympics. \n  \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established and popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society with speakers January through May on Saturdays\, mid-month\, at 4pm in the Raney House Carriage House. Previous programs have covered Apalachicola’s predominantly African American North Side\, Territorial City St Joseph\, Early Maps of the area\, Niles Register Florida History\, the ice delivery industry\, Cemetery Preservation\, Apalachicola Historic Squares and more. \n  \nSeating is limited so come early for a spot. For details\, email to AAHS.Raney@gmail.com\, leave a message at (850) 653-1700\, or go to www.apalachicolahistoricalsociety.org. The Raney House Museum is located at 128 Market St. at the corner of Avenue F in downtown Apalachicola and is open from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is hosting a program\, In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”\, about Historian\, Botanist\, Community Leader and Bibliophile\, Debe Beard as part of their Spring Speaker Series. The event is on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 5:00 pm ET at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nDebe Beard was a well-known figure in the Apalachicola community with many abilities and interests – historian\, botanist\, community leader\, and passionate bibliophile  – whose contributions touched many aspects of Apalachicola’s cultural life. Known for her deep knowledge of history\, Debe captured the spirit of the region and beyond in her long-running radio segment\, Glance at the Past\, which aired on Oyster Radio. These memorable radio broadcasts brought history to life and offered listeners a broad exploration of topics\, with an emphasis on local history and culture. Even after she no longer worked at the station\, her voice and knowledge remained a cherished part of the community’s collective memory. \nIn addition to her work in local history\, Debe had an interest in historic architecture. She was a speaker at the Passion for Preservation Symposium sharing her knowledge about the historical development of the town and its iconic wood-framed vernacular architecture\, commonly referred to as “The Cracker House”. This highlighted two of her favorite topics  – Apalachicola history and old house construction. \nA Master Gardener affiliated with the University of Florida\, Debe also brought her botanical knowledge to the beautiful Chapman Botanical Gardens\, a place she held dear. Her passion for the Gardens continues to bear fruit even now after her passing. Her desire was to promote the Botanical Gardens in Apalachicola and create a larger and more diverse variety of flowers along with outdoor art by local artists. Her family and community are carrying that idea forward\, with donations being made through GoFundMe to help bring her vision to life. Whether through her work as a librarian\, her gardening expertise\, or her preservation efforts\,  Debe Beard’s legacy is one of deep care\, curiosity\, and commitment to her community and its stories. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Seating is limited so come early to get a spot.
URL:https://www.apalachicolabay.org/event/in-celebration-of-debe-beard-and-oyster-radios-glance-at-the-past/
LOCATION:Raney Carriage House
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SUMMARY:In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”
DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is hosting a program\, In Celebration of Debe Beard and Oyster Radio’s “Glance at the Past”\, about Historian\, Botanist\, Community Leader and Bibliophile\, Debe Beard as part of their Spring Speaker Series. The event is on Tuesday\, May 13\, at 5:00 pm ET at the Raney Carriage House\, 126 Market Street\, Apalachicola\, FL. \nDebe Beard was a well-known figure in the Apalachicola community with many abilities and interests – historian\, botanist\, community leader\, and passionate bibliophile  – whose contributions touched many aspects of Apalachicola’s cultural life. Known for her deep knowledge of history\, Debe captured the spirit of the region and beyond in her long-running radio segment\, Glance at the Past\, which aired on Oyster Radio. These memorable radio broadcasts brought history to life and offered listeners a broad exploration of topics\, with an emphasis on local history and culture. Even after she no longer worked at the station\, her voice and knowledge remained a cherished part of the community’s collective memory. \nIn addition to her work in local history\, Debe had an interest in historic architecture. She was a speaker at the Passion for Preservation Symposium sharing her knowledge about the historical development of the town and its iconic wood-framed vernacular architecture\, commonly referred to as “The Cracker House”. This highlighted two of her favorite topics  – Apalachicola history and old house construction. \nA Master Gardener affiliated with the University of Florida\, Debe also brought her botanical knowledge to the beautiful Chapman Botanical Gardens\, a place she held dear. Her passion for the Gardens continues to bear fruit even now after her passing. Her desire was to promote the Botanical Gardens in Apalachicola and create a larger and more diverse variety of flowers along with outdoor art by local artists. Her family and community are carrying that idea forward\, with donations being made through GoFundMe to help bring her vision to life. Whether through her work as a librarian\, her gardening expertise\, or her preservation efforts\,  Debe Beard’s legacy is one of deep care\, curiosity\, and commitment to her community and its stories. \nThese Speakers events are part of a well-established\, popular series by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society. Local and tourist history enthusiasts have gathered for these informative talks for a number of years. Seating is limited so come early to get a spot.
URL:https://www.apalachicolabay.org/event/in-celebration-of-debe-beard-and-oyster-radios-glance-at-the-past-2/
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