All the details on a new state historical marker proposed for Riverfront Park, the opening reception for the exhibit Journey to Freedom: The Odyssey of Abolitionist Moses Roper, and our most recent downtown beautification project. Click here!
Exhibit Opening Reception
The Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art’s newest exhibit is entitled Journey to Freedom: The Odyssey of Abolitionist Moses Roper. An outdoor/indoor opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 30th, and the public is invited to see the exhibition, enjoy some food, and have a conversation!
Discover the amazing story of Moses Roper, who was once enslaved on an Apalachicola steamboat, but later escaped slavery in a harrowing 500-mile journey of survival across north Florida and south Georgia in 1834! After arriving in Savannah, Georgia, Roper sailed to New York and later to England. He authored one of the first autobiographical accounts ever published by a survivor of slavery in the American South and became a tireless advocate in the transatlantic abolitionist movement. The exhibit features interpretive panels, digital interactive maps, and an 1840 edition of Roper’s fugitive slave narrative.
Click here for event details!
3rd of July BBQ Dinner Prepay, Pickup, and Pig Out
| New! Boxed Dinners Available for Pickup at the Independence Eve Celebration! Presented by Gormley’s Gourmet Catering Company. $15 Boxed Dinner includes: Pulled Pork, 2 sides, Garlic Bread, Chips & Bottled Water. Click here for details or contact Brett via phone at (850) 653-5764 or email [email protected]. Chef Gormley was raised in and resides in Franklin County, Florida. His gift and appreciation of traditional Southern cookery began as a teenager on St. George Island. Brett honed his skills in the kitchens and classrooms of Tallahassee, ultimately leading him home to raise his son in Apalachicola while perfecting his trademark Southern fusion. Brett has held executive chef positions at our best local restaurants and landed feature spots on local television programming, Emeril Lagasse, and in the New York Times. Most recently, he was a featured business in Bon Appétit Magazine’s regional chef competition, placing well in his division. Brett’s innovation and passion for flavor are second to none. He is a true culinary gem of the Gulf Coast; we are proud to call him our own, and he is truly excited to be serving you. Currently accepting pre-orders for the July 3rd Independence Eve Celebration in downtown Apalachicola! Click here for details or contact Brett via phone at (850) 653-5764 or email [email protected]. Boxed Dinner pick up hours are between 4-7 PM on July 3rd outside 13 Mile Seafood Market located at 227 Water Street next to Riverfront Park. Also check out the great lineup of Food Trucks and our directory of downtown restaurants. |
The Fireworks are Back!
Check out our e-newsletter on the return of the Independence Eve fireworks celebration in Downtown Apalachicola! Click here to read more.
Bunny Hop Bingo Comes to Apalachicola
Families with children, ages 2 -10 are invited to participate in the Apalachicola Bunny Hop Bingo. The event will take place March 15 – 30, 2021 in Apalachicola’s Historic District. This is an alternative to our community’s traditional Easter Egg hunt, which will return in 2022 to The Orman House/Chapman Botanical Garden. The bunny hop offers a no-contact COVID-safe way for children to play and explore this Spring season.
To get started, stop by the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library to pick up a Bunny Hop Bingo Card. The library is located at 80 12th Street and is open Monday thru Friday 10 AM – 5 PM and Noon to 5 PM on Sunday.
This card will contain 25 squares representing locations of businesses, churches, and attractions within the Apalachicola Historic District. When you visit the Bunny Stop location, answer the question on the reverse side of the card that is specific to that square and then move on to the next square. Complete a row of questions to win a chance for a Spring Basket, or the entire card to win the chance for a Razor scooter.
Every child who returns a Bingo card will receive a gift bag filled with a book, treats, and prizes – plus be entered into a drawing for additional prizes… All cards are to be returned to the library no later than 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 30th.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping by the library at 3:45 with some candy eggs for the kids and will draw Bingo Cards at 4:00 PM for baskets and scooters. You do not have to be present to win, but we hope to see you there as we celebrate Spring in Historic Apalachicola…
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