Apalachicola Area Historical Society upcoming events

Miccosukee Exhibit: Art, Identity & Continuity (28 Oct 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The Raney House is privileged to host a collection of crafts and artifacts of the indigenous Miccosukee people through the month of November 2026. The exhibit is currated by and on loan from the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The displays offer visitors a rare opportunity to learn about both the tribe's past and its continued presence in Florida today.
Admission is free, although your donation is greatly appreciated.

History Lies Here (30 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Guided 45 minute tours starting every 15 minutes until 7:00 PM will allow you to meet fascinating characters from the past sharing stories of their lives in Apalachicola.

WAR Comes to Apalachicola! - The Sinking & Rescue of the Empire Mica (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

June 29, 1942. The British tanker Empire Mica was torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of Cape San Blas. Apalachicola fishing boats took to the water and rescued the survivors.
Grayson Shephard's Nov 10 talk will review the sinking, rescue and current efforts to memorialize the valiant efforts by the Apalachicola fleet.
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