Carrabelle Chamber Of Commerce issued the following announcement.
Special Exhibit: The Founding of Carrabelle
Planning on coming to this December 12th’s Boat Parade in Carrabelle? Don't miss the Carrabelle History Museum while you are downtown. We will be staying open for extended hours on December 12th - until the Boat Parade starts (6 pm). Come see the expanded Carrabelle High School Exhibit and our new special exhibit on the Founding of the Town of Carrabelle!
Christmas Eve will mark the 139th anniversary of the official creation of the Town of Carrabelle. The incorporation of Carrabelle was officially recorded by Franklin County on Christmas Eve in 1881. The community of “Rio Carrabella” was formed in 1877 when Oliver Hudson Kelley set up a tent on the east side of the river in Carrabelle, moved in his wife and 5 daughters then declared himself the mayor. He began immediately to organize the community. Nineteen residents who were registered Franklin County voters signed an incorporation petition and sent it to the county establishing the legal city boundaries and government structure.
In honor of this historic event, the Carrabelle History Museum has opened a new exhibit documenting the city's founding.
The special exhibit focuses on introducing the Articles of Incorporation and five of the original Founding Fathers, including Oliver Hudson Kelley.
This special exhibit will be on display at the museum until December 31st.
The Carrabelle History museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B and is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 12-5 pm and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am-5 pm.
There is no charge for admission but donations are gladly accepted to help defray costs.
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020
Address
106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone Number
(850) 697-2141
Original source here.
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