Proceeds from the event are used for cemetery preservation purposes. Re-enactors dress up in period costumes and spin a tale about some of Apalachicola's earliest inhabitants. One is held on the first Saturday in May and the other is on the last Saturday in October. Please call 85 to make an appointment.įUN EVENTS WITH A PRESERVATION PURPOSE The Historical Society hosts two "Ghost Walks" in Apalachicola's historic Chesnut Street Cemetery. Admission is free but door donations are accepted. Special tour group requests to visit the David Raney House may be arranged at any time. The Raney House has new expanded hours open to the public 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday-Saturday. The Museum is owned by the City of Apalachicola, operated by the Apalachicola Area Historical Society and supported by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council. Raney House Museum located at 128 Market Street (at the corner of Avenue F) in historic downtown Apalachicola. The Historical Society manages the David G. AAHS welcomes you as a member and supporter. The Apalachicola Area Historical Society (AAHS) is a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving and promoting the area's history. ACERS hopes to work with Railroad Square to repurpose the Breezeway Marketplace (right next to the new Hyatt Hotel) into an affordable space for artists to both create and sell their work, an incubator or co-working facility for artists much like the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA or Oolite Arts in Miami, FL The Art Garden will be available for other approved community uses as well.Īrtists need both inspirational studio space to create and also well-trafficked gallery space to display their work to the public. Using this venue, ACERS will host events highlighting a variety of artistic mediums and cultural/community interests. The surrounding shops, greenspace, colorful murals, and central location make it a fantastic community gathering space. This recently built amenity is the “town square” of the art district. The Art Garden is Railroad Square’s event venue, with overflow capacity up to 3,000 people. Tune in - and watch past productions - on Facebook or YouTube. Railroad Square’s First Fridays have been recognized nationally by Forbes and Huffington Post and is Tallahassee’s most popular, longest-running monthly cultural event! As of Sept 2020, this staple Tallahassee event is being organized and hosted by ACERS (virtually for now). This festival offers a lively, enjoyable experience with open galleries/shops, live music, and food. Our mission is to foster Arts & CUltural experiences at Railroad Square Art District for Tallahassee’s residents and visitors alike.įor the past 20 years, Railroad Square has best been known for the exciting and popular First Friday festival.
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