Carrabelle History Museum Expands Military Veteran Tribute Exhibit

The Carrabelle History Museum is proud to announce the expansion of its Military Veteran Tribute Exhibit, which honors several local men who served in the armed forces from WWI to Vietnam. This deeply meaningful exhibit has resonated deeply with the community and the families of these veterans and will soon include a new honoree. The identity of this local veteran will be revealed at a grand reopening reception.

The expanded exhibit will continue to honor several other military veterans with deep ties to Carrabelle, showcasing their stories of service and sacrifice. The reopening reception will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 3 with a special tribute to veterans past and present. The exhibit will run from Sunday, November 3 through Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Carrabelle History Museum. Visitors are welcome on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays from 12 pm to 5 pm. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.

The exhibit features a variety of fascinating artifacts generously shared by the families of these men and on loan from the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum, offering a glimpse into their military service and lives. Tamara Allen, Director of the Carrabelle History Museum, expressed her appreciation, saying, “I’ve heard from several family members and have even had the privilege to show the exhibit privately to some. The reception this display has gotten from them and from our community as a whole has been heartfelt and positive.”

The museum extends a special thanks to the families of the honored veterans for sharing their stories and treasured items. Additionally, the museum is grateful for the support of Lisa Keith-Lucas and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, whose invaluable collaboration helped make the exhibit possible. The Carrabelle History Museum warmly invites the public to visit and celebrate the legacy of these local heroes.

The Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, in historic downtown Carrabelle, FL. For more information, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com  or 850-697-2141. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.